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highchair

[hahy-chair]
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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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Origin of highchair

First recorded in 1840–50; high + chair
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Examples from the Web for highchair

Historical Examples

  • I am going to get back to the highchair, to give you a picture of my son.

    Warren Commission (1 of 26): Hearings Vol. I (of 15)

    The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

  • I bought the highchair and brought it over there, and Lee was not at home.

    Warren Commission (1 of 26): Hearings Vol. I (of 15)

    The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for highchair

highchair

noun
  1. a long-legged chair for a child, esp one with a table-like tray used at meal times
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