couch
word
/ˈkaʊtʃ/
kowch
/kˈaʊtʃ/
kowch
Definition
A couch is a long, soft seat for two or more people, usually found in a living room. It is used for sitting, relaxing, or sometimes sleeping.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday English, 'couch' and 'sofa' usually mean the same thing, though 'sofa' can sound slightly more formal or common in furniture stores. Common phrases include 'sit on the couch', 'sleep on the couch', and 'couch potato' for someone who watches a lot of TV and is not active.
Spanish: sofáPortuguese (BR): sofáPortuguese (PT): sofáChinese (Simplified): 长沙发 - 沙发Chinese (Traditional): 長沙發 - 沙發Hindi: सोफ़ाArabic: أريكة - كنبةBengali: সোফা - কাউচRussian: диванJapanese: ソファVietnamese: ghế sofaKorean: 소파Turkish: koltuk - kanepeUrdu: صوفہIndonesian: sofa - kursi panjang
Example Sentences
The cat is sleeping on the couch.
basic
We bought a new couch for the living room.
basic
Please sit on the couch.
basic
I was so tired that I fell asleep on the couch.
natural
Come over and crash on the couch if you miss the last train.
natural
He spent the whole weekend on the couch watching old movies.
natural