recliner

[ri-klahy-ner]

noun

1. a person or thing that reclines.

2. Also called reclining chair. an easy chair with a back and footrest adjustable up or down to the comfort of the user.

recliner

/ rɪˈklaɪnə /

noun

1. a type of armchair having a back that can be adjusted to slope at various angles and, usually, a leg rest

Word History and Origins

Origin of recliner¹

First recorded in 1660–70; recline + -er ¹

Example Sentences

When he walked into his new living room and sank into his new recliner it felt like home again.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe you remember sinking into a recliner and kicking up your feet sometime during ‘95. You grab the remote, flick over to Fox, and tune into the latest episode of “The Simpsons.”

From Los Angeles Times

For two years, he left Daniel’s room untouched, but the image of the empty bed tormented him, so Puerta replaced it with two recliners.

From Los Angeles Times

Blood had pooled around the recliner she was sitting in, Bell testified.

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Then he joked that next weekend he might have the venue replace the floor seats with recliners.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bench 
• chair 
• couch