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club chair

American  

noun

  1. a heavily upholstered chair having solid sides and a low back.


Etymology

Origin of club chair

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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“When Carli retired last season, we always envisioned her remaining a part of Gotham FC and we are thrilled to make that vision a reality,” said Tammy Murphy, club chair of the team.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2022

A new club chair, Lord Patel was appointed.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2021

Jay-Z, dressed in a tuxedo, is comfortably slouched in a club chair.

From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2021

“Guys really don’t like to admit when they’re shorter,” Manning explained, sitting in a club chair inside his new showroom in the Flatiron district.

From The New Yorker • May 8, 2017

Judge Quinzy settled himself in a leather club chair and swirled his drink.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood