couches

Long cushioned seats

Couches is the plural of couch, a piece of upholstered furniture for sitting or reclining—essentially a sofa.

The verb couch means to express in particular terms: She couched her criticism in diplomatic language.

To couch is also to lie flat or lower oneself, as an animal preparing to spring: The lion couched in the tall grass.

comfort

cushions

Soft padded supports

snug · warmth · pillows · upholstery · padding · armrests · nestling · sinking in · lounging · sprawling

furniture

sofa

Multi-seat cushioned furniture

divan · chaise · daybed · sleeper sofa · futon · chesterfield · davenport · canapé · banquette · modular sofa

relaxation

lounging

Reclining in idleness

binge-watching · napping · dozing · Netflix · movie night · reading · scrolling · decompressing · sprawled · channel surfing

therapy

psychoanalysis

Treatment via unconscious exploration

analyst · lying down · talking · counseling · psychiatry · free association · patient · consulting room · therapeutic · treatment

socializing

gathering

Collection of people meeting

guests · entertaining · party · game night · visiting · chatting · company · living room · catch-up

Categories
Opposites
seating capacity and design

coucheschairs

Furniture for sitting

stools · armchairs · ottomans · recliners · benches

formality and context of seating

couchespews

Fixed sanctuary seating

wooden benches · metal chairs · office chairs · desk chairs · dining chairs

permanence and mobility

couchesfolding chairs

Hinged portable seating

camping chairs · bean bags · stackable chairs

Phrases
Family

couch, couching, couched

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G