NYT Dictionary

COUCH

/ˈkɐʊ̯t͡ʃ/
NounVerbCOUCHcouch · 1 syllableGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English couche, cowche, from Old French couche, from the verb (see below). Doublet of cwtch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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