sectional
adjective
sec·tion·al
| \ ˈsek-shnəl
, -shə-nᵊl\
, -shə-nᵊl\
Definition of sectional
(Entry 1 of 2)
sectional
nounDefinition of sectional (Entry 2 of 2)
: a piece of furniture made up of modular units capable of use separately or in various combinations
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Examples of sectional in a Sentence
Adjective
a sectional drawing of a shipRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Along another fence hangs the school’s 10 sectional championship plaques, but one is badly burned. — Los Angeles Times, "Column: Paradise High football program finds healing among the ashes of the Camp fire," 19 Aug. 2019 Her private office sits just off the workroom and is dominated by a large white cashmere sectional that makes her desk look like an afterthought. — Washington Post, "Gabriela Hearst is dressing women for a new era of political power," 17 Aug. 2019 Base prices for the sofas start at $1,600 for a two-seater and go up to $3,000 for a slipcover sectional. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Customizable furniture brand The Inside wants to sell you your dream sofa," 7 Aug. 2019 Our inability to confront and to overcome this wicked legacy helped manifest the Donald Trump presidency and resurgent white nationalism that, if underestimated, could trigger the first sectional crisis since the Civil War. — Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey, Twin Cities, "Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey: Why now is the moment to atone for 400 years of racism," 28 July 2019 Facing three other sectional champions in Pool A during the state tournament at Mullins Park, the North Springs squad of 12-year-olds was involved in three heart-pounding games with plenty of excitement. — Rick Menning, sun-sentinel.com, "North Springs Little League All-Stars battle to Final Four state finish," 22 July 2019 The RedHawks made two runs stand up for two sectional victories. — Tony Baranek, Daily Southtown, "Voss not at a loss: Michigan recruit Lexi Voss powers up as Marist routs Geneva, reaches state for 2nd time in 3 years," 4 June 2019 The head coach had come down for one of the sectional games (in 1996). — Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "In 1996, the Mukwonago boys basketball team went on a magical run to the state final," 17 July 2019 Wisconsin recruit Maddie Schlecht and Northwestern commit Reilly Riggs helped to hold Burling without a shot in Naperville North’s 3-0 victory in the sectional championship game. — Matt Le Cren, Naperville Sun, "Waubonsie Valley's Megan Burling is the 2019 Naperville Sun Girls Soccer Player of the Year," 8 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Customers can select from sectionals, slipcovers, midcentury styles, and more, and then customize the piece with vibrant patterns or simple solids. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Customizable furniture brand The Inside wants to sell you your dream sofa," 7 Aug. 2019 Our Favorite Independence Day Sales on Furniture & Home Decor From June 30 through July 6, take 25% off select items, in categories such as accent seating, sofas and sectionals, beds and headboards, and more. — Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, "Your Guide to the Best July 4th Sales in 2019," 30 June 2019 Karbalaieasghar pitched a perfect game against Doral in an 11-0 win at sectionals, while Jarboe pitched 5 strong innings with 12 strikeouts in a 10-1 win over Plantation. — Gary Curreri, sun-sentinel.com, "North Springs Little League finishes second in state," 19 July 2019 The North Springs boys faced a tough test at sectionals against Liberty City but rose to the challenge with a cliffhanger victory in the opener and a last-inning comeback in the decisive contest. — Rick Menning, sun-sentinel.com, "North Springs Little League All-Stars among Florida’s Elite Eight," 15 July 2019 The Jason Wu Collection, the designer’s first foray into furniture, includes a chair, loveseat, ottoman, three-seat sofa, and two sectionals that put a contemporary spin on classic midcentury modern style. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Interior Define collaborates with Jason Wu on new furniture line," 8 July 2019 The opening four Pearland East batters kicked off sectionals with singles. — Robert Avery, Houston Chronicle, "Pearland East 10s open Section 3 Tournament with 16-0 romp over District 25 champs," 6 July 2019 There are ample chaises and sectionals for lounging, stadium-style seating for swim competition crowds and a poolside steam room. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Mission Beach Plunge pool reopens after 5 years and $12M in fixes," 3 July 2019 At Pike: Pike won a fifth successive sectional, beating Ben Davis 127-121 1/2. — David Woods, Indianapolis Star, "From home-schooled runner to state champ? This Pike half-miler is on track," 15 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sectional.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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sectional
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of sectional
(Entry 1 of 2)
: showing how something would look if it were cut from the top to the bottom
: concerned only with one part of a group or community
: made up of sections that can be put together or taken apart easily
sectional
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of sectional (Entry 2 of 2)
US
: a type of long seat (called a sofa) that has three or more separate sections
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