What is another word for couches?

Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊt͡ʃɪz] (IPA)

Couches are comfortable pieces of furniture that are used for sitting or reclining purposes. There are many synonyms for the word "couches", including sofas, loveseats, settees, divans, lounges, and daybeds. Sofas are typically larger than traditional couches and can seat three or more people, while loveseats are smaller and only seat two people. Settees are smaller than loveseats and often have a wooden or metal frame. Divans are similar to couches but typically have no backrest, while lounges are designed for reclining and relaxing. Finally, daybeds are multi-purpose pieces of furniture that can serve as a couch during the day and a bed at night.

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Usage examples for Couches

The door was hung with a rich silk curtain, and on two sides were low couches or divans, spread with Indian rugs, several of which were lying on the smooth bamboo floor.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
The morning was giving way to the heats of noon, and languid and heart-sick Helen was lying back upon one of the couches, thinking of the happy days of the past, and trying to piece together the broken, incoherent facts connected with her seizure, and wondering whether Murad were the real cause, when the two Malay girls who had left her for a few moments returned, bearing a handful of wreaths of a beautiful fresh white jasmine, which they insisted upon placing in her thick, dark hair.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
But probably his most popular benefaction was a great banquet to the citizens, where 217 couches were arrayed for them.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill

Famous quotes with Couches

  • There's something really great and romantic about being poor and sleeping on couches.
    Ben Affleck
  • I lived with my mom in a really small apartment. My bedroom was like in the living room. That's why I still love to sleep on couches now.
    Alicia Keys
  • The difference for me is I just don't sleep on friends' couches anymore.
    Sean Kinney
  • My favorite room in the house is the living room. We have two big couches, six recliners and over 20 pillows. It's a really comfortable place to hang out with my family.
    Cody Linley
  • I can't even begin to tell you how many casting couches I was attacked on. Not just by casting people, but by stars.
    Jenny McCarthy

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