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
Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025
Right now, outdoor sectionals, Adirondack chairs, outdoor tables, and more pieces are up to 41 percent off.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 23 Feb. 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
The right-size sectional can transform a cramped room in a good way.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025
Right now, outdoor sectionals, Adirondack chairs, outdoor tables, and more pieces are up to 41 percent off.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sectional
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“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectional. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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