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Synonyms

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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Surrounded by musical friends like Brandi Carlile, the 80-year-old Mitchell sat in an easy chair that resembled a throne, tapping her cane as she sang “Both Sides Now.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 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

He helped her off an easy chair and into her walker.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 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

Across from her, Livingston was hanging upside down from the top of an easy chair.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan

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