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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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
Brad Rohde, Hanover Central, senior, forward/center: Averaged 22.1 points and 8.1 rebounds while shooting 60.9% for Class 3A sectional champion.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
In her high school soccer debut last year, the Hornets played Lockport, a team that went unbeaten until the 3A sectional semifinals.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
My standard ocean-view room was a generous 500 square feet and furnished with a four-poster king bed, a three-seat sectional sofa, a writing desk, ample closet space for two, and a glass hutch that held a Nespresso coffee maker, art books, and assorted figurines.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
Brad Rohde, Hanover Central, senior, forward/center: Averaged 22.1 points and 8.1 rebounds while shooting 60.9% for Class 3A sectional champion.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
From living room sectionals to outdoor seating, OVIOS offers beautiful solutions for comfortable living in nearly any space.
—Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
In her high school soccer debut last year, the Hornets played Lockport, a team that went unbeaten until the 3A sectional semifinals.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectional. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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