easy chair

noun

: a roomy upholstered chair

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The Derby network telecast brought the comfort of an easy chair. Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026 Yet one of the most buzzworthy pieces in IKEA’s upcoming PS collection, which has a reputation for highlighting the brand’s more experimental side, puts a different spin on the typical inflatable chair design—and on easy chairs in general. Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026 In November, 2023, Bewersdorf was transferring footage in his blue easy chair when inspiration struck. Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 But the mere act of watching games from your couch or easy chair is more complicated than ever. Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for easy chair

Word History

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of easy chair was in 1614

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“Easy chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easy%20chair. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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