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
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And here is the thing I cannot hold simply, what kept me on the chaise longer than the news required.
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
The performance space was decorated like a lounge, furnished with plush couches and chaises to approximate the vibe on a ship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
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
We lounged in the chaises, shooting the breeze.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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