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Nowadays, the Oxford English Dictionary describes a sofa as “a wide upholstered seat large enough for two or more people to sit on, having a back and typically an arm at one or both sides”. Many people use the word interchangeably with 'couch' or 'settee', but these words have their own implications.

A sofa is similar to a couch — officially, it needs to seat at least three or more people to qualify as a sofa. If only two people can fit, it's a love seat. And if it's only big enough for you and your pet hedgehog, it's an armchair. Sofas are typically upholstered, with a high back and arms.

A sofa is similar to a couch — officially, it needs to seat at least three or more people to qualify as a sofa. If only two people can fit, it's a love seat. And if it's only big enough for you and your pet hedgehog, it's an armchair. Sofas are typically upholstered, with a high back and arms.

A sofa is similar to a couch — officially, it needs to seat at least three or more people to qualify as a sofa. If only two people can fit, it's a love seat. And if it's only big enough for you and your pet hedgehog, it's an armchair. Sofas are typically upholstered, with a high back and arms.

A sofa bed (or sleeper sofa/sofa cum bed) is a versatile, multi-functional piece of furniture that looks like a regular couch but cleverly converts into a bed, making it perfect for saving space or hosting overnight guests without a dedicated guest room, often featuring a hidden mattress pulled out from beneath the cushions or a folding mechanism.