1. plural of couch; pieces of furniture for seating multiple people, typically with a back and arms

1. third person singular present of couch; expresses something in particular words or style
Usage: formal
2. third person singular present of couch; lies down or rests in a horizontal position
Usage: literary

Examples

• The living room has two comfortable couches facing each other.
• They bought matching leather couches for their new apartment.
• She couches her criticism in gentle, diplomatic language.
• The lawyer couches the contract terms in complex legal jargon.
• The cat couches on the warm windowsill every afternoon.
• He couches beneath the old oak tree to rest.
• The furniture store sells various styles of couches and chairs.