sofa

sofa

sofa [sofa sofas]   [ˈsəʊfə]    [ˈsoʊfə]  noun
a long comfortable seat with a back and arms, for two or more people to sit on
Syn:  settee, Syn: couch 
 
Word Origin:
early 17th cent.: from French, based on Arabic ṣuffa.  
Example Bank:
• Amy collapsed on her overstuffed leather sofa.
• He got up from the sofa to fetch some drinks.
• He slumped back on the sofa in tears.
• I fell asleep on the sofa.
• I might have to hide behind the sofa if the movie gets too scary!
• I spent the evening sprawled on the sofa, watching TV.
• I was lying on my living-room sofa.
• She sank into the deep sofa.
• She was curled up on the sofa.
• The convertible sofa means that the apartment can sleep four.

• a sofa bed