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
: 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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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Velvet curtains flank the floor-to-ceiling windows for some earthy contrast, while a long sectional sofa invites you to spend a relaxing night sprawled out in front of the TV.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2025
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
Thompson, of Austin, Texas, purchased it almost immediately, and managed to sell her old sectional for $900.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Meanwhile in Minnesota, the transgender pitcher was leading a dominant postseason run, securing their school's first-ever state tournament berth with a shutout victory in the sectional final.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Velvet curtains flank the floor-to-ceiling windows for some earthy contrast, while a long sectional sofa invites you to spend a relaxing night sprawled out in front of the TV.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2025
Noun
This cushy sectional can be your go-to place for reading a book, unwinding after a long day, and, with a generous three-person seating capacity, a great addition to your outdoor hosting setup.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
Thompson, of Austin, Texas, purchased it almost immediately, and managed to sell her old sectional for $900.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectional. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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