Meaning of sofa in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈsoʊfə/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Noun

    sofa

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from French, based on Arabic ṣuffa

    Definitions

    1. an upholstered seat for more than one person

    Derived terms

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