chaise
Americannoun
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chaises
plural
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a light, open carriage, usually with a hood, especially a one-horse, two-wheeled carriage for two people; shay.
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a chaise longue, especially a light one used out of doors.
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Also called chaise d'or. Numismatics.
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a gold coin of France, first issued in the early 14th century, which bears a figure of the king seated on a large throne.
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an Anglo-Gallic copy of this coin, issued by Edward III.
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noun
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a light open horse-drawn carriage, esp one with two wheels designed for two passengers
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short for post chaise chaise longue
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a gold coin first issued in France in the 14th century, depicting the king seated on a throne
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of chaise
First recorded in 1695–1705; from French, variant of chaire “chair”; see origin at chair
Example Sentences
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I was in my living room, sunk into the chaise lounge I retreat to, comfortable in a way that now embarrasses me, when I heard my mother’s voice in the other room calling my father.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
Out of options, Alex says she considered whether she might be able to sleep on the chaise longue in the room.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Stretched out on the chaise part of our sectional sofa.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025
These images are really giving Hollywood films — all the pink, the boa outside on the chaise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2023
But Doctor Warren’s chaise and horse were recognized.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
Otherwise Nick and the various characters peel groups of audience members away to separate rooms off the main ballroom: lounges and boudoirs styled with domestic extravagances of the time, including tufted velvet couches and chaises.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2023
After a record burst of sales in March, the showroom floor is almost empty of outdoor chairs, tables and chaises for people to buy.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 7, 2021
The folding chairs are replaced with chaises longues; sounds of rain and surf emanate from hidden speakers.
From Nature ● Sep. 1, 2020
Swimming pool cabanas and chaises “must allow for appropriate distancing,” and nightclubs and dayclubs - where dancers and revelers are usually packed tightly - will remain idle “until further notice.”
From Washington Times ● May 4, 2020
In the back were various chairs and chaises and wicker stands.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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