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sofa

UK[ˈsəʊfə]US[ˈsoʊfə]
n

a long, comfortable seat with a back and arms, for two or more people to sit on

Etymology

the word 'sofa' entered english in the early 17th century from the turkish word 'sofa', which denoted a raised, carpeted platform for seating. the turkish term itself was borrowed from the arabic word 'ṣuffa', meaning a long bench or a raised part of the floor covered with carpeting and cushions. this reflects the traditional seating furniture of the middle east and north africa. the english meaning evolved to specify a specific type of upholstered, armrest-equipped furniture for the living room, solidifying its modern sense by the 19th century.

Analysis

this word is a loanword adopted as a single unit into english.

Examples

we bought a new leather sofa for the living room.

the cat loves to curl up and sleep on the soft sofa.

they spent the evening chatting on the comfortable sofa.

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