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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of easy chair

First recorded in 1700–10

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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

Everyone reaches a point in life when it’s OK to sink into the easy chair, prop up their feet and take a deep breath.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 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

Anastasia slips into the room and sits quietly in the leather easy chair by the door.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

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