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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Emma Ashe,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
The results showed immediately and down the stretch as the Vikings won the DuKane Conference title outright and brought home their first-ever sectional title.
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Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Place it under a large sectional with a cohesive or neutral color and gold accents for a warm, contemporary living space.
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Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
22 June 2026
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Adjective
Best Amazon Prime Day Furniture Deals Looking to score a major discount on a big-ticket item like a new patio set or sectional sofa?
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Emma Ashe,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
The results showed immediately and down the stretch as the Vikings won the DuKane Conference title outright and brought home their first-ever sectional title.
—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Noun
Luckily, dozens of wicker outdoor furniture pieces are on sale during Amazon Prime Day, including wicker furniture sets, side tables, sectionals, porch swings, and more.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Place it under a large sectional with a cohesive or neutral color and gold accents for a warm, contemporary living space.
—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
22 June 2026
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“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectional. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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