chaise lounge

noun

Examples of chaise lounge in a Sentence

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At Baignade du Bras Marie, locals show up just after sunrise to find chaise lounges overlooking the slow-moving river. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 For those who would rather lounge, powder blue umbrellas and seagreen chaise lounges line the perimeter of the pool, and there are a plethora of spots steps away on the beach. Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025 Shop a slew of outdoor essentials, including sectionals, birdbaths, and chaise lounge chairs. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025 My bungalow, 33, wasn’t overly large but felt supremely comfortable, particularly because of the indoor-outdoor flow between the bedroom and the shaded terrace, which had an outdoor shower, cafe table, and two chaise lounges, as well as a delightful plunge pool. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 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 12 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

Etymology

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

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