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sofa
sofa /ˈsəʊfə $ ˈsoʊ-/ noun [countable]
 Date: 1600-1700
 Language: Arabic
 Origin: suffah 'long seat'

a comfortable seat with raised arms and a back, that is wide enough for two or three people to sit on
   SYN  couch, settee British English