chaise lounge

noun

Examples of chaise lounge in a Sentence

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For those wanting to soak up as much sun as possible, shop a chaise lounge set where the chairs have five adjustable positions for a customizable (and comfortable) seat. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025 There’s plenty more hidden furniture and decor steals from BHG at Walmart, including cozy chaise lounge chairs and dainty LED rope lights to set the mood. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025 Turn your backyard into a staycation paradise with resort-style chaise lounges made for relaxing. Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 July 2025 The former has cabanas, umbrellas, and chaise lounges, while the latter has loungers, umbrellas, tables, and paddle boards. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for chaise lounge

Word History

Etymology

by folk etymology from French chaise longue

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chaise lounge was in 1804

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“Chaise lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chaise%20lounge. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

Etymology

from chaise longue; the spelling lounge influenced by the more familiar English word lounge "sofa"

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