recliner

noun

re·​clin·​er ri-ˈklī-nər 

: a chair with an adjustable back and footrest

Examples of recliner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But then comes the ad, a full-screen photo of a hideous brown leather recliner. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026

These popular pieces combine the cushy comfort of traditional recliners with a more modern and sleeker look than your grandpa’s La-Z-Boy. — Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2026

The headliner of the cabin is a dual-recliner front lounge that gives way to a Murphy bed at night. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026

Prosecutors also described a recliner where Hastert often sat in the locker room with a direct view of the stalls where the boys showered. — Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for recliner

• airliner
• combiner
• designer
• diviner
• eyeliner
• headliner
• pulvinar
• refiner
• diner
• finer
• liner
• miner