easy chair
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of easy chair
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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“Very disappointing,” he said after watching urbex videos from his living room easy chair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
A vintage “Halloween” pinball machine and a life-size Nosferatu hover near his easy chair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
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
In the lodge, most of the family played games while Christy sat in a soft easy chair by the fire, beaming at everyone.
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2023
I went downstairs and found Dad slumped in his easy chair, back to his paper.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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