swivel chair

American  

noun

1. a chair whose seat turns around horizontally on a swivel.

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swivel chair British  

noun

1. a chair, the seat of which is joined to the legs by a swivel and which thus may be spun round

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Etymology

Origin of swivel chair

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

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swivel chair

After Iger departed, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones pushed back his swivel chair and stood to address the room.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

For a guy who works from a swivel chair, I’m basically function-maxxing already.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Or Billie Eilish, who spins around on a loop in an office’s swivel chair in her video for “Birds of a Feather.”

From Slate ● Dec. 2, 2024

If your kitchen has an island with bar stools, invest more in a sturdy swivel chair to allow guests or residents to turn to see the sights.

From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2023

Foaly rose from his swivel chair and clip-clopped over to her.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer