sectional

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adjective

sec·​tion·​al ˈsek-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce sectional (audio)
1
a
: of or relating to a section
b
: local or regional rather than general in character
sectional interests
2
: consisting of or divided into sections
sectional furniture
sectionally adverb

sectional

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noun

: a piece of furniture made up of modular units capable of use separately or in various combinations

Examples of sectional in a Sentence

Adjective a sectional drawing of a ship
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Adjective
This includes a sectional sofa, a coffee table, an ottoman with storage, and two storage covers. Michelle Mastro, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025 Put out an entire sectional sofa with hide-away bed. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Warriors did not graduate anyone from a team that went 26-5 last season, so Williams is hoping this group can take that next step and win a sectional. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025 Your Questions, Answered Is there a difference between a sleeper sectional and a sofa bed sectional? Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sectional 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1806, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1901, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sectional was in 1806

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Cite this Entry

“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectional. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

sectional

adjective
sec·​tion·​al
ˈsek-shnəl,
-shən-ᵊl
1
a
: of or relating to a section
b
: local or regional in type
sectional interests
2
: consisting of or divided into sections
sectional furniture
sectionally
adverb
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