A couch is a generic term in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand[citation needed] for an item of furniture designed to seat more than one person. Typically, it will have an armrest on either side. Couches are normally found in the family room, living room, den or the lounge. They are covered in a variety of textiles, leather, or sometimes a combination of both.
Other terms synonymous with the above definition of couch are sofa (derived from the Arabic word suffah) and settee.
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