chaise lounge

noun

ˈshāz-ˈlau̇nj  ˈchās- 

ˈshez-

: chaise longue

Examples of chaise lounge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Read on for more outdoor seating deals to shop this week, including a rocking bistro set, a stylish rattan egg chair, and a chaise lounge duo marked down by 66%. — Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

The smaller adults’ pool has six cabanas and around two dozen chaise lounges, but never seems to be too crowded to find a seat, remaining gloriously tranquil from morning until night. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Kick back and relax on this reclining outdoor chaise lounge. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 12 June 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"