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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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025
After trailing through three rotations, Central Catholic mustered up more than enough to take home their second sectional title in three seasons with 147.575 to Masconomet’s 146.925 at Algonquin Regional yesterday afternoon.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Han, who had just turned 13, recovered from a bout of tendonitis before sectionals and earned a trip to the development camp, The Skating Lesson wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Available in performance fabric and three leg finishes, this sectional couch is ideal for a tiny living space and a major upgrade from a smaller loveseat thanks to the chaise addition.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025
After trailing through three rotations, Central Catholic mustered up more than enough to take home their second sectional title in three seasons with 147.575 to Masconomet’s 146.925 at Algonquin Regional yesterday afternoon.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
During the fall, Baumann is a standout for Aurora Christian’s boys golf team that has reached the sectional the past two seasons.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Han, who had just turned 13, recovered from a bout of tendonitis before sectionals and earned a trip to the development camp, The Skating Lesson wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectional. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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