rocking chair

noun

: a chair mounted on rockers

Examples of rocking chair in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of rocking chair was in 1766

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“Rocking chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocking%20chair. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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rocking chair

noun
: a chair mounted on rockers

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