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- [soh-fuh]
- /ˈsoʊ fə/
- /ˈsəʊ.fə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [soh-fuh]
- /ˈsoʊ fə/
Definitions of sofa word
- noun sofa a long, upholstered couch with a back and two arms or raised ends. 1
- countable noun sofa A sofa is a long, comfortable seat with a back and usually with arms, which two or three people can sit on. 0
- noun sofa an upholstered seat with back and arms for two or more people 0
- noun sofa an upholstered couch, usually of spring construction, with fixed back and arms 0
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Origin of sofa
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Turkish < Arabic ṣuffah platform used as a seat
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Sofa
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sofa popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
sofa usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sofa
noun sofa
- chesterfield — a man's knee-length overcoat, usually with a fly front to conceal the buttons and having a velvet collar
- davenport — a tall narrow desk with a slanted writing surface and drawers at the side
- daybed — a couch that can also be used as a bed
- divan — a sofa or couch, usually without arms or back, often usable as a bed.
- furniture — the movable articles, as tables, chairs, desks or cabinets, required for use or ornament in a house, office, or the like.
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