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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

"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

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

She flops down in a soft easy chair with Penny on her lap and begins to read.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

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