couch

UK
/kaʊtʃ/
US
/kaʊtʃ/

Translations

couchnoun
couches
pl
UK
/kaʊtʃ/
US
/kaʊtʃ/
She sat on the couch and read a book.
Она села на диван и читала книгу.
The therapist asked him to lie down on the couch.
Терапевт попросил его лечь на кушетку.
Additional translations
couchverb
couched
Past Simple
couched
Past Participle
couching
Gerund
UK
/kaʊtʃ/
US
/kaʊtʃ/
He tried to couch his criticism in a more diplomatic way.
Он попытался сформулировать свою критику более дипломатично.
She couched her request in very polite terms.
Она изложила свою просьбу в очень вежливых выражениях.
Additional translations
couchadjective
UK
/kaʊtʃ/
US
/kaʊtʃ/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a couch.

Definitions

couchnoun
A piece of furniture for seating two or more people, typically upholstered and having a back and arms.
She bought a new couch for the living room to accommodate more guests.
A long, upholstered piece of furniture that can be used for lying down as well as sitting.
After a long day at work, he likes to relax on the couch and watch TV.
A layer or coating of a specified substance, such as paint or varnish, applied to a surface.
Apply a thin couch of varnish to protect the wood.
couchverb
To express something in a particular way or with particular words.
She couched her criticism in very diplomatic terms.
To lie down in a low or concealed position, often for rest or in ambush.
The tiger couched in the tall grass, waiting for its prey.
couchadjective
Relating to or designed for use with a couch; used before another noun.
They picked out couch cushions that matched the curtains.