recliner

noun

re·​clin·​er ri-ˈklī-nər How to pronounce recliner (audio)
: a chair with an adjustable back and footrest

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The modern 55 and older homebuyer isn’t looking to sit all day on a recliner pondering our end of life options. Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 This recliner chair comes with two USB charging ports, which can be used with low-power devices like phones and tablets. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 22 May 2025 On the 767, though, Comfort passengers will get a seat more similar to the domestic first class recliner on other flights. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 19 June 2025 The incident's sole victim was the recliner the snake hid inside, which had to be disassembled and reassembled to evict the snake. David Chiu, People.com, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for recliner

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recliner was in 1882

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“Recliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recliner. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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