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easy chair

American  

noun

  1. an upholstered armchair for lounging.

  2. Obsolete. wing chair.

easy chair British  

noun

  1. a comfortable upholstered armchair

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Etymology

Origin of easy chair

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

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Edith Ceccarelli, done up in pearl earrings and a silk shawl, rested in an easy chair next to her birthday cake, adorned with the number 116.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2024

Once inside, Baker "pulled up an easy chair straight in front of the TV", she said, "stretching out his long legs" in time to watch the episode.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2023

Getting past my partner, who was fast asleep in an easy chair, I settled upon my task.

From Salon • May 27, 2023

Hult wore a plaid shirt and was seated in an easy chair with a walker at his feet when I visited him the other day.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2023

In the well-appointed living room, Hassan's mom sat in an easy chair, sleeping.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green

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