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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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Push your chairs and couches together to create a faux sectional look.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Suites include bathrooms of deep and contrasting two-tone marble, from the large rain shower to his-and-hers sinks, and a seating area with sectional.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In 2024, Hobart won its first sectional title since 2016 and second since 1988, sparked by star Keirys Click, who is a sophomore at Illinois.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Push your chairs and couches together to create a faux sectional look.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
Some are as small as end or side tables and can fit on a balcony, while others are designed to be paired with matching sectionals, love seats, and other lounge furniture for a more sprawling setup.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Suites include bathrooms of deep and contrasting two-tone marble, from the large rain shower to his-and-hers sinks, and a seating area with sectional.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectional. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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