couch

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Visual representation of couch

Noun

couchSingular
couchesPlural
1

A long upholstered piece of furniture for several people to sit on, typically with a back and armrests; a sofa.

We sat on the couch and watched a movie together.

2

A piece of furniture used by patients during examination or treatment, especially in a doctor's office or therapist's office.

The patient lay on the couch while the doctor examined her.

Verb

couchPresent tense
couchedPast tense
couchedPast participle
couchingPresent participle
couchesThird-person singular
1

To express something in language of a specified style or manner.

The letter was couched in polite terms.

2

To lie down or recline, especially for rest or sleep.

The cat couched on the soft cushion.

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