couch (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kaʊtʃ/

Definition

A long, upholstered seat with a back and arms, typically seating more than one person.

Examples

• We bought a new leather couch for the living room.

• He was so tired he just collapsed onto the couch.

• The therapist's couch was famous for helping people relax.

How to Use couch

couch on (prepositional phrase)

To lie or rest on something. — "The dog likes to couch on the rug."

couch in (prepositional phrase)

To express something in a particular way or style. — "He couched his opinion in careful language."

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