couch

couch · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (noun) A long upholstered piece of furniture for several people to sit on.

  2. 2.

    (noun) A bed-like piece of furniture used by psychoanalysts for patients to recline on.

  3. 3.

    (verb) To express something in a particular way.

Forms

plural: couches

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    couch potato — a lazy person who watches a lot of TV
  • •
    on the couch — in psychotherapy
  • •
    couch surfing — staying temporarily at others' homes

Related words

See also: furniture, settee, sofa
Synonyms: divan, settee, sofa

Etymology

From Old French "couche" meaning "a bed, lair," from "coucher" (to lay down), from Latin "collocare" (to place together).