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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Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
Save $782 on this modular sectional sofa that is easy to assemble, according to shoppers.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
Inside the Actor’s Real Estate Portfolio By Michelle Duncan
The living room, which features a Montauk Jill sectional and a Michael van Beuren coffee table from Den Los Angeles.
—Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Walmart has deals on area rugs, towel sets, and throw pillows starting at just $12, as well as major markdowns on furniture, like this sectional sofa that’s over $100 off and the entertainment system shoppers say is amazing quality.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
Save $782 on this modular sectional sofa that is easy to assemble, according to shoppers.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
Noun
The movie brings them together onscreen for the first time since Forrest Gump, and there’s something very funny about this reunion playing second fiddle to a Naugahyde sectional.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
Inside the Actor’s Real Estate Portfolio By Michelle Duncan
The living room, which features a Montauk Jill sectional and a Michael van Beuren coffee table from Den Los Angeles.
—Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectional. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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