Couch

See also: couch

English

Etymology

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Proper noun

Couch

1. A surname

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Couch is the 1,323^rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 26,615 individuals. Couch is most common among White (87.30%) individuals.

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German

Alternative forms

• Kautsch (obsolete, 1944 spelling reform)

Etymology

Borrowed from English couch.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kaʊ̯tʃ/

• Audio:

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Noun

Couch f (genitive Couch, plural Couches or Couchs)

1. couch

Usage notes

• In writing, the commonest plural seems to be Couches, but all forms are slightly awkward and are often avoided in favour of Sofas.

Synonyms

• Sofa
• Kanapee (dated)

Derived terms

• Couchsurfing n

Further reading

• “Couch” in Duden online