Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
couch-potato
Noun
/ˈkaʊtʃ pəˈteɪtoʊ/
Definition
A person who spends a lot of time sitting or lying down, typically watching television and being inactive.
Examples
- After a long week at work, he turns into a couch potato over the weekend, binge-watching his favorite shows.
- She referred to herself as a couch potato because she loved spending Sunday afternoons on the sofa.
Meaning
The term describes someone who prefers a sedentary lifestyle and often indulges in passive entertainment.
Synonyms
- Lazy person
- Inactive individual
- Television addict
- Homebody
