high chair

American  

[hahy chair] / ˈhaɪ ˌtʃɛər /

Or highchair

noun

1. a tall chair having arms and very long legs and usually a removable tray for food, for use by a very young child during meals.

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Etymology

Origin of high chair

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

When it is a hostage’s birthday, some families commemorate the day in the square, where a symbolic high chair and birthday cake are set up for Kfir Bibas, who would have turned 1 in captivity.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2024

In another, he scrutinizes Epic, his 2-year-old daughter with artist Liz Glynn, as she sits in a high chair — green peas dotting her bowl and the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2022

"One of the young boys was hiding behind a high chair watching the whole thing happen."

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2022

The next day, Black Friday, they bought a high chair, a tummy time mat and pink onesies.

From Salon • Aug. 4, 2022

Merry banged her spoon on her high chair and Tidings passed the peas.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles