couch
/kaʊtʃ/
noun
- A long, soft seat for two or more people, often with a back and arms, used for sitting or lying down.
- We sat on the couch and watched a movie together.
- She fell asleep on the couch after a long day at work.
- The new couch is comfortable enough for guests to sleep on.
verb
- To express something in a particular way, especially carefully or indirectly.
- She couched her request as a suggestion rather than a demand.
- He couched his criticism in polite language to avoid offending anyone.
- The manager couched the bad news in hopeful terms.
- To lie down or recline, especially in a comfortable or relaxed position.
- He couched on the sofa with a book in his hands.
- After the hike, they couched on the grass to rest.
- The cat couched on the windowsill, basking in the sun.
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