noun

couch

sofa, settee

We bought a new couch for the living room.

We bought a new couch for the living room.

He was lying on the couch watching TV.

He was lying on the couch watching TV.

((a/the)) couch (noun) a piece of furniture for sitting There is a new couch in the room.

((on a/the)) couch (location) on top of the couch The cat is sleeping on the couch.

Synonyms: sofa, settee, divan

From Old French 'coucher', meaning 'to lie down'.

A 'couch' is a piece of furniture you can 'coucher' (lie down) on.

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