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
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
Father’s best books found their way there, Mother’s easy chair, Jo’s desk, Amy’s finest sketches, and every day Meg brought her babies on a loving pilgrimage, to make sunshine for Aunty Beth.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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