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Examples of rocking chair in a Sentence
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On the porch outside, rocking chairs looked out upon a gently rolling hill.
—Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2024
Rather than function as austere showpieces, Skelly’s creations blend into this welcoming home environment full of earthy colors and personal treasures, which include a beloved rocking chair inspired by Claremont-adjacent master craftsman Sam Maloof that Jessica’s father crafted in the 1970s.
—Jessica Ritz, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024
The rocking chair arrives partially assembled with hardware and tools included.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2023
The rocking chairs go for $699 each and come in black, white, or a natural wood color.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2024
Pro tip: sink into one of the rocking chairs out front with your cocktail (from The Packhouse) or your coffee (from Joe & Nosh).
—Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Carl: Like an item—a rocking chair, a teacup, a candlestick.
—Anna Deavere Smith, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2023
Embrace the retro look with the best outdoor rocking chair made from metal.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2023
Float in the resort's lazy river, swim in the zero-entry pool, sit in a rocking chair on the shaded veranda, and dine on the day's fresh catch at beachfront OCEAN2000.
—Kara Franker, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1766, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near rocking chair
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“Rocking chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocking%20chair. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
rocking chair
noun
: a chair mounted on rockers
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