couch
/kaʊt͡ʃ/noun
Early Childhood
1
An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa.
2
A bed, a resting-place.
3
The den of an otter.
4
A preliminary layer, as of colour or size.
5
A mass of steeped barley spread upon a floor to germinate, in malting; or the floor occupied by the barley.
6
Psychotherapy.
7
Voters who opt out of voting, usually by staying home on their couch.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing