sectional

1 of 2

adjective

sec·​tion·​al ˈsek-sh(ə-)nəl 

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

2 of 2

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Red Devils, who lost that matchup last season, also will be among the contenders for their first sectional title since 2021. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Quantity is what the internet warehouse is primarily known for, but this specific sale is great for shopping select living room and bedroom furniture, like staple sectional sofas and sturdy bed frames for up 50% off. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Noun

And while Swims certainly has thoughts on furniture, give him a sprawling sectional over a loveseat any day; his idea of creating the perfect space has much more to do with connection. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

The Double Duke room is wrapped in fretwork wallpaper and deep cinnabar, with pistachio window shades and a striped sectional. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1806, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sectional

• affectional
• correctional
• directional
• inflectional
• bidirectional
• intersectional
• multidirectional
• omnidirectional
• unidirectional

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

-ē

adverb