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

If versatility is a high priority for your furniture and decor, Piero Lissoni’s three-in-one Trix Outdoor Lounge for Kartell transforms into a chaise, armchair, or pouf. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 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

For an adult beverage, stick with a chaise by the pool. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 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