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{{Short description|Furniture for seating two or more people}} {{pp-semi-indef|small=yes}} {{Other uses}} {{redirect-multi|2|Sofa|Settee}} {{Redirect|3 Piece Suite|the band|3 Piece Suite (band)|the outfit|three-piece suit}} [[File:2009-05-16 Main office lobby at Hampton Forest Apartments.jpg|thumb|300px|A three-cushion couch in an office lobby]] A '''couch''', also known as a '''sofa''', '''settee''', '''chesterfield''', or '''[[Davenport (sofa)|davenport]]''', is a [[cushion]]ed piece of [[furniture]] that can seat multiple people. It is commonly found in the form of a [[bench (furniture)|bench]] with [[Upholstery|upholstered]] [[armrest]]s and is often fitted with [[spring (device)|springs]] and tailored [[cushion]] and [[pillows]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/couch |title= Couch |publisher=Dictionary.com (American Heritage Dictionary) |access-date=2012-08-15}}</ref><ref name="thefreedictionary">{{cite web| url= http://www.thefreedictionary.com/couch| title= Couch| publisher=The Free Dictionary By Farlex| access-date=2012-05-12}}</ref> Although a couch is used primarily for [[sitting|seating]], it may be used for [[sleeping]].<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/couch| title= Couch| publisher=Merriam-Webster| access-date=2012-05-12}}</ref> In homes, couches are normally put in the family room, [[living room]], den, or lounge. They are sometimes also found in non-residential settings such as [[hotel]]s, [[lobby (room)|lobbies]] of commercial offices, [[waiting room]]s, and [[Pub|bars]]. Couches can also vary in size, color, and design.
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