chaise

noun

ˈshāz 

ˈshez

1

: any of various light horse-drawn vehicles: such as

a

: a 2-wheeled carriage for one or two persons with a folding top

b

: post chaise

2

: chaise longue

Examples of chaise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nautical chaise: on sale for $319 (30% off) Original price: $455 (Wayfair) Add some extra seating by the pool this summer with this spacious, contoured nautical chaise. —Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025

This sleek and modern outdoor chaise cushion features a durable and mildew-resistant fabric, and it’s stuffed with a 100 percent polyester fiberfill that is plush, comfortable, and holds its shape. —Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025

Available in performance fabric and three leg finishes, this sectional couch is ideal for a tiny living space and a major upgrade from a smaller loveseat thanks to the chaise addition. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2025

The chaise is by Cristina Celestino for Moooi, and the headboard is custom-designed by Revamp. —Tori Sikkema, Curbed, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing chaise

• chaise longue
• chaise lounge
• post chaise

Rhymes for chaise

• baize
• bays
• blase
• blaze
• braes
• braze
• claes
• clays
• craze
• dais
• days
• daze

Kids Definition

chaise

noun

ˈshāz 

1

: a two-wheeled carriage with a folding top

2

: chaise longue