Couchers

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A group of pieces of furniture designed for resting or lounging, often equipped with cushions
2. Individuals who provide informal sleeping arrangements for travelers, especially in shared living spaces
3. A term describing those who frequent sofas and beds for relaxation or leisure activities

Etymology: "Couchers" is the plural of "coucher," which entered Middle English from Anglo-Norman, the French used in medieval England. The word is built from "couch," a piece of furniture for lying or reclining on, and the suffix "-er," which turns the base into a word for someone or something connected with it. Because the base is simply the piece of furniture, the sense of the term follows directly from its parts: a person who lies or reclines on a couch, and by extension on a sofa or bed for rest and leisure.