sofa
Cushioned sitting furniture
A sofa is an upholstered seat long enough for two or more people, typically with a back and arms.
Sofa and couch are largely interchangeable in American English, though sofa sounds slightly more formal: a leather sofa, We need a new sofa for the living room.
Upholstered seating furniture
- setteeSmall upholstered seating furniture
- loveseatTwo-person sofa
- sectionalSofa made of units
- divanArmless, backless seating
futon · chesterfield · davenport · sleeper · convertible · recliner · chaise · ottoman
Reclining in idleness
- unwindingReleasing coiled tension
- recliningLeaning backward at rest
- nappingSleeping briefly, often midday
- dozingLightly, briefly unconscious
vegging · chilling · Netflix · binge-watching · reading · downtime · decompressing · sprawling
Exchange of spoken ideas
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- hostingReceiving guests socially
- entertainingProviding amusement or enjoyment
party · friends · family · chatting · visitors · bonding · hangout · get-together
Comfortable warm intimacy
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
- cushionsSoft padded supports
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- warmthHeat you feel
snug · welcoming · overstuffed · padded · velvety · supportive · ergonomic · deep-seated
couch
Upholstered seating furniture
divan · futon · chesterfield · davenport · sleeper · convertible · recliner · chaise · ottoman · armchair
lounging
Reclining in idleness
- unwindingReleasing coiled tension
- recliningLeaning backward at rest
- nappingSleeping briefly, often midday
dozing · vegging · chilling · Netflix · binge-watching · reading · downtime · decompressing · sprawling · repose
conversation
Exchange of spoken ideas
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- hostingReceiving guests socially
entertaining · party · friends · family · chatting · visitors · bonding · hangout · get-together · living-room
coziness
Comfortable warm intimacy
warmth · snug · welcoming · overstuffed · padded · velvety · supportive · ergonomic · deep-seated · broken-in
- furniturebed, beds, chair, chairs, table
- home goodsfurniture, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room
- home interiorsliving room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, dining room
- household itemschair, furniture, table, couch, bed
- objectsbasket, bowl, bucket, jar, jug
- furnishingschairs, armchair, tables, beds, couch
sofachair
Single-person sitting furniture
stool · armchair · single seat · ottoman · beanbag chair
sofawooden bench
Timber seat for multiple
stool · pew · folding chair · metal chair · desk chair
- sofa bedDual-purpose seating furniture
- sofa setMatched seating furniture group
- sleeper sofaCouch with hidden bed
- leather sofaUpholstered seating in animal skin
- sectional sofaMulti-piece corner seating
- sofa surfingTemporary homeless lodging arrangement