Couches

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊt͡ʃɪz/

Definitions

1. A piece of furniture typically used for sitting multiple individuals that often includes upholstery and cushions for comfort
2. An extended seating arrangement designed for accommodating several people, commonly found in homes and leisure spaces
3. A long upholstered seat designed to fit several people comfortably

Etymology: "Couches" is the plural of "couch," which entered Middle English as "couche" from Old French, where it was the noun form of the verb meaning "to lie down," itself from Latin "collocare," "set in place." Meanwhile, the homonym "couch" in couch grass is a different word, descending from Old English "cwice," meaning "alive," and so it is related to "quick."

Synonyms: sofas, settees