sectional

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adjective

sec·​tion·​al ˈsek-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce sectional (audio)
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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 year’s sale is also ripe with small space-friendly gems like the Sanders Reversible sectional and Sven loveseat, both with handsome designs that can speak volumes in a living room of any size. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 The Governors no longer are grouped with Class 5A sectional nemesis Merrillville, which has ended each of their past three seasons. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
This oversized, best-selling sectional has deep seating and a chaise that gives you plenty of space to kick back for movie nights and afternoon naps. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 For more of the best end-of-season patio furniture deals at Pottery Barn, check out our favorite chairs, benches, sectionals, tables, and more below. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026 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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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
-ē
adverb

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