chaise longue

Also chaise lounge

[sheyz lawng, cheyz, shez lawng]

noun

plural

chaise longues ,

plural

chaises longues .

1. a chair, with or without arms, for reclining, having a seat lengthened to form a complete leg rest and sometimes an adjustable back.

chaise longue

/ ʃɛz lɔ̃ɡ, ˈʃeɪz ˈlɒŋ /

noun

1. a long low chair for reclining, with a back and single armrest

Word History and Origins

Origin of chaise longue¹

1790–1800; < French: long chair; chaise lounge by folk etymology

Word History and Origins

Origin of chaise longue¹

C19: from French: long chair

Related Words

• bed 
• chair 
• lounge