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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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The top three or four finishers move on to the sectional qualifier.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 1 May 2026
Emma Tubbs, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Winning sectionals last year for the first time in six years was really exciting, and this year has the potential to be even better than that.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Alaniz spent two seasons as Portage’s junior varsity coach and then guided Morgan Township to two sectional titles and a regional title in three seasons.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The top three or four finishers move on to the sectional qualifier.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 1 May 2026
Noun
The photos definitely did it justice and accurately depicted the sectional, so there were no surprises when it was delivered.
—Emma Tubbs, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Winning sectionals last year for the first time in six years was really exciting, and this year has the potential to be even better than that.
—Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Sectional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectional. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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