couch
Pronunciation
/kaʊʧ/

Definition & Meaning of "couch"in English

Couch
01

a piece of furniture that has a soft and comfortable area for two or more people to sit or rest on

couch definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
couches

What is a "couch"?

A couch is a casual piece of furniture used for sitting, lounging, or relaxing. Typically found in informal settings like living rooms or family rooms, couches often have a more relaxed and comfortable design. They are generally softer and cozier than other seating options, with a focus on comfort. Couches can come in various styles and sizes, and their informal nature makes them a popular choice for casual spaces.

Examples
After a long day, I like to relax on the couch with a good book.
1.1

a long, narrow bed or reclining seat used for patients to lie on during psychiatric or psychoanalytic sessions

Examples
The patient lay on the couch and began talking about his dreams.
02

a thin, even layer of paint or varnish applied as a base coat before adding other layers in artwork or finishing

Examples
The artist applied a couch to prepare the canvas.
to couch
01

to express something using specific words, phrasing, or style

Transitive: to couch sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
couch
3rd person singular
couches
Present participle
couching
Past simple
couched
Past participle
couched
Examples
He couched his criticism in polite terms.
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