"Sofa" Example Sentences
1. I collapsed onto the comfortable sofa after a long day at work.
2. The sofa was covered in a plush velvet material.
3. He fell asleep stretched out on the leather sofa.
4. The sectional sofa easily fit the whole family.
5. They gathered around the sofa to watch a movie together.
6. She curled up on the sofa with a good book.
7. We bought a new sofa and armchair for the living room.
8. Our old sofa had seen better days.
9. The sofa pulls out into a bed for guests to sleep on.
10. The sofa recliners were perfect for relaxing after dinner.
11. The cat curled up on the end of the sofa napping in the sun.
12. The red sofa complemented the vibrant wallpaper.
13. I spread a blanket over the old floral print sofa.
14. The white sofa got stained easily.
15. We threw the cushions back on the sofa after straightening up the room.
16. He sat cross-legged on the loveseat sofa facing the television.
17. The sofa bed proved handy when guests came to stay the night.
18. The dog was not allowed on the brand new leather sofa.
19. The chandelier lit the room perfectly, highlighting the cobalt blue sofa.
20. The rowdy kids jumped on the sofa despite their parents' demands.
21. The overstuffed sofa served as a comfy place for afternoon naps.
22. My grandmother's antique sofa had been in the family for decades.
23. The plush velvet sofa begged to be reclined on and enjoyed.
24. The purple sofa clashed with the orange walls.
25. The guests sat awkwardly on the edge of the living room sofa.
26. He spilled his coffee all over the sofa cushion.
27. A throw pillow topped the arm of the sofa.
28. She piled the sofa high with decorative cushions.
29. They assembled the modular sofa with ease.
30. The vintage style sofa fit their retro decor.
31. The old wooden sofa groaned when we sat on it.
32. The toddler climbed up onto the sofa.
33. I pumped air into the inflatable sofa with the foot pump.
34. The Chesterfield style sofa suited the decor of the room.
35. Dust gathered in the crevices and folds of the sofa fabric.
36. The sofa faced the large flat screen TV hanging on the wall.
37. The Lazy-Boy reclining sofa cradle him into a deep sleep.
38. The sofa cushions were hard and lumpy.
39. He sat in his favorite spot on the end of the sofa.
40. The slipcovered sofa provided easy remedy for spills and stains.
41. The sofa concealed a fold-out trundle bed for additional guests.
42. The sofa had well-worn spots where family members often sat.
43. The dog jumped on the sofa, leaving muddy paw prints on the fabric.
44. They dusted and vacuumed the sofa regularly.
45. We rearranged the furniture so the sofa sat opposite the fireplace.
46. The cat kneaded the firm cushions of the sofa with his sharp claws.
47. The fabric on the arm of the sofa had begun to fray.
48. I sat in the far corner of the old sofa.
49. The hard sofa discouraged long visits.
50. They wanted to replace their broken old sofa.
51. We could not decide between a sofa and loveseat for the empty space.
52. The futon served as an additional bed and a comfortable sofa.
53. The servant straightened the cushions on the master's sofa.
54. The sofa had seen better days but was still comfortable.
55. The sofa tables held magazines and remotes within easy reach.
56. The leather sofa squeaked whenever you shifted positions.
57. She sat curled up in the corner of her grandmother's antique sofa.
58. The sofa makes a bed facing either the TV or the fireplace.
59. They placed throw pillows on the pastel blue sofa.
60. The roll-away sofa bed slept houseguests comfortably.
Common Phases
• Couch potato - someone who spends a lot of time lounging on the
sofa, often watching TV
• Couch Surfing - the practice of temporarily living in the homes of friends or acquaintances (in place of paying for accommodation)
• Dead as a doornail - an old-fashioned phrase meaning "completely lifeless," the idea being that door nails are stationary and unmoving, much like someone asleep on a
sofa
• Fall/pass out on the
sofa - to become unconscious and fall asleep on the
sofa, usually from tiredness or intoxication
• Kick back - to relax back on something, especially a
sofa
• Out like a light - to fall asleep very quickly, like one turning out a light switch
• Sit up/perch on the edge of the
sofa - to sit on the very front part of the
sofa in an uncomfortable or rigid manner, indicating unease or nervousness
• Curl up on the
sofa - to adopt a compact, relaxed position on the
sofa, usually with one's legs tucked up
• Spread out on the
sofa - to stretch out on the
sofa, often taking up much of the available space
• Cushy
sofa - an easy or comfortable life/job, from "cushioned" or well-padded
sofas
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Sofa spuds - decorative wooden or plastic feet used under
sofas or chairs to protect floors
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Sofa entertainers - people who spend a lot of time sitting around talking and socializing (rather than going out or engaging in activities)