steamer chair

American  

noun

1. deck chair.

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steamer chair British  

noun

1. a type of reclinable chair with a wooden or wicker frame, sometimes upholstered, designed for relaxing in

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Etymology

Origin of steamer chair

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

And,” he added, sinking disgustedly into his steamer chair, and stretching himself out lazily, “I do hate mysteries.”

From Bert Wilson, Wireless Operator by Duffield, J. W.

Agnes asked languidly, as she lolled in her steamer chair on the third morning out of Boston.

From The Corner House Girls on Palm Island by Gooch, Thelma

Mrs. Hollister was sitting on the wide upper piazza in a steamer chair looking off to sea and drawing in new life at every breath.

From The Enchanted Barn by Hill, Grace Livingston

"Well, anyway," she compromised, "I shall be much more comfortable in my little steamer chair, so lead me to it."

From The Bachelors A Novel by Orcutt, William Dana

Norris even made a sort of steamer chair of poles, using a double thickness of his tarp for the seat and back.

From Unexplored! by Chaffee, Allen