chaise

noun

ˈshāz How to pronounce chaise (audio)
ˈshez
Synonyms of chaisenext
1
: any of various light horse-drawn vehicles: such as
a
: a 2-wheeled carriage for one or two persons with a folding top
2

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The lobby features sofas and chairs that Mies designed for his family but never put into mass production; certain rooms have midcentury modern chaises. Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025 The chaise adds stretch-out space without overwhelming the layout, making this a great fit for apartments, smaller living rooms, or anyone who wants comfort without committing to a massive footprint. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 Ebern Designs Hogsett 3-in-1 Convertible Accent Chair Get holiday-ready with this chair that converts into a chaise and bed and is ideal for overnight guests. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025 The retro visual opens with the singer wearing a black leotard and sitting on a white chaise, before transitioning to moodier shots of Gomez fitted in a two-piece and glossy leather jacket surrounded by smoke. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chaise

Word History

Etymology

French, chair, chaise, alteration of Old French chaiere chair

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chaise was in 1701

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“Chaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chaise. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

chaise

noun
1
: a two-wheeled carriage with a folding top
2

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