couch
Translation
sofa, settee
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((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.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sofa, settee, divan
Etymology
From Old French 'coucher', meaning 'to lie down'.
Memory Tips
A 'couch' is a piece of furniture you can 'coucher' (lie down) on.