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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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Observing the forms of the Constitution, a sectional party has found within that Article establishing the Executive Department, the means of subverting the Constitution itself.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 19 May 2025
Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
Outdoor dining sets and sectionals are important pieces to have in your backyard, but patio furniture shouldn’t stop there.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Adjective
Lucy Li becomes the youngest player to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open by winning the sectional qualifier at Half Moon Bay in California.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Observing the forms of the Constitution, a sectional party has found within that Article establishing the Executive Department, the means of subverting the Constitution itself.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 19 May 2025
Noun
This hardtop gazebo is large enough to cover a dining area, and this outdoor sectional can be rearranged to fit your space.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
Outdoor dining sets and sectionals are important pieces to have in your backyard, but patio furniture shouldn’t stop there.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 21 May 2025
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“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectional. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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