chaise lounge

noun

ˈshāz-ˈlau̇nj  ˈchās- 

ˈshez-

: chaise longue

Examples of chaise lounge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If a leisurely day by the pool is on the agenda, order chips and guac or sip a Valley Margarita from the comfort of your chaise lounge. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

The chaise lounges are from Dzine Elements and the vintage table is from Parma, Italy. — Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Flip up the recliner-style side extension, and the wraparound seat becomes more of a chaise lounge for kicking up one's feet and relaxing away an evening at camp. — New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2026

Set on a leafy half acre of land, this lovely cottage is less than two miles away from the beach and offers a scenic back deck complete with chaise lounges, an outdoor shower, and a dining table for six. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

by folk etymology from French chaise longue

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

chaise lounge

noun

ˈshāz-ˈlau̇nj  ˈchās- 

: chaise longue

Etymology

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