director's chair

noun

: a lightweight folding armchair with a back and seat usually of cotton duck

Examples of director's chair in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The social media update included shots of Brisket lounging in a director's chair, the beloved dog getting cuddles from Twisters' cast and crew, and Brisket and Powell donning matching cowboy hats. —

Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024 However, Scott was back in the director's chair for the sequel to another of his blockbuster movies, 2000's Gladiator. —

Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 2 July 2024 Twenty feet away, singer Christina Milian sat in a director's chair. —

Bryan West, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024 Now Ishana is in the director's chair, and star Fanning had nothing but praise for her as a filmmaker and leader. —

Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for director's chair

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Word History

Etymology

from its use by motion-picture directors on the set

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of director's chair was in 1953

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“Director's chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/director%27s%20chair. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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