high chair

noun

: a child's chair with long legs, a footrest, and usually a feeding tray

Examples of high chair in a Sentence

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In the public all-gender bathroom, there is a changing table and high chairs are available at the restaurant. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026 Rocki sat in a high chair while tugging on the long, black wig that was on her head. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 By the late 1800s, Thonet had added child-size cane seating and high chairs to its catalog. — Steven Weill, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026 The customary counter and high chairs that once held pecan waffles and smothered hash browns have been replaced with a long bodega-style service counter. — Sheeka Sanahori, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for high chair

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high chair was in 1913

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“High chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20chair. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

high chair

noun
: a child's chair with long legs, a feeding tray, and a footrest
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