Morris chair

noun

1. a large armchair having an adjustable back and loose, removable cushions.

Morris chair

noun

1. an armchair with an adjustable back and large cushions

Word History and Origins

Origin of Morris chair¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; named after William Morris

Word History and Origins

Origin of Morris chair¹

C19: named after William _Morris

Example Sentences

He placed a deep and comfortable Morris chair under the best reading lamp he could find.

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The other end of the house is her living area, warmed by a new gas-burning fireplace and all manner of interesting accessories and furniture: a Morris chair reupholstered in animal hide, paintings, mirrors and rugs.

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Inside they could see a bead curtain hung across the hall entry, and a crystal chandelier and a Maxfield Parrish painting framed on one wall over a comfortable Morris chair.

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But Morris chairs the House committee that has jurisdiction over Fey’s bill.

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"Say, you're the hell of a fine hurdler, you are," growled the latter, from the depths of a Morris chair.

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