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

Where a Rothko might have hung comfortably next to an interior decorator’s custom-upholstered chaise in the past, the chaise too must now be pedigreed. —David Lê, Curbed, 20 Apr. 2026

These luxurious chaise loungers come in nine Sunbrella fabric colorways, and the water-resistant teak frame will patina beautifully in your backyard. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026

On a recent flight, I was pampered with five windows plus a separate armchair and chaise-style sofa that combine to form what the airline bills as the longest seat in commercial aviation. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026

Set of 2 Malibu Metal Stackable Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chairs Quickly create a patio or poolside lounge area with this handy set of two Malibu outdoor chaises, which are designed to stack for easy off-season storage. —Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026

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