chaise longue
noun
a chair, with or without arms, for reclining, having a seat lengthened to form a complete leg rest and sometimes an adjustable back.
chaise lounge
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a variation of
chaise longue.
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
For a small reading nook, Conner recommends a wingback chair or chaise lounge for the ultimate cozy seating.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2022
The airline says its upcoming “Flagship Suite” seat will include “a privacy door, a chaise lounge seating option and more personal storage space.”
From Washington Post ● Oct. 31, 2022
The Flagship Suite seats feature a “private premium experience with a privacy door, a chaise lounge seating option and more personal storage space,” said American Airlines.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 21, 2022
“Sit,” Grace says, unhooking my arm and pointing me to the other chaise lounge.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
