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DictionarycouchUpholstered seat
noun

couch

KOWCH/kaʊtʃ/

A long, padded seat for several people.

The couch has a long padded seat and two armrests.

An isolated three-seat upholstered couch, shown at a slight three-quarter angle so its long padded seat, cushioned back, and two armrests are immediately recognizable.
Etymology
couchLatinto lay, place, arrange

The underlying idea of laying or placing became associated with lying down and with a bed. English couch first meant a bed, then a long seat on which someone could rest at full length.

In context

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul35:44
You heard from Patrick when he's leaving, Dawson is sitting on the couch eating chicken nuggets and green beans out of a bowl.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Prosecution closing arguments [FULL]

More examples

  • She sat at one end of the couch.
  • Several couches filled the waiting room.
  • They moved the couch away from the window.

Forms

couch · couches

Similar words

sofa
A common alternative term for the same seating furniture.
settee
Another term, often suggesting a smaller or more formal seat.