easy chair

noun

Definition of easy chair

: a roomy upholstered chair

Examples of easy chair in a Sentence

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Balancing the grand piano and the guitars held aloft in their stands were an orange velvet couch, a side table with a vase of white callas lilies, and an easy chair half covered in a throw. — Chloe Schama, Vogue, "Patti Smith Stuns With “Words and Music” at New York’s Minetta Lane Theater," 24 Sep. 2018 This literary outpost is equipped with a mellow cat — the incumbent, Bartleby, succeeded Mr. Mulliner — tables and easy chairs, plus 60,000 volumes. — Peter Rowe, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Who killed Normal Heights' iconic book store? There's a rogue's gallery of suspects," 4 June 2018 Groupings of couches, easy chairs and coffee tables alternate with rows of workbenches. — Carolyn Said, San Francisco Chronicle, "SF startup makes new office a home with no-shoes policy," 9 May 2018 Sofas and easy chairs slipcovered in stonewashed linen surround a cozy fireplace. — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, "After renting for years on Martha’s Vineyard, building a getaway all their own," 15 June 2018 With swooping lines and a handsome leather shell, this easy chair from British modern furniture designer Matthew Hilton will make Dad’s lazy Sundays transcendent. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "11 Gifts to Help Dad Relax This Father’s Day," 6 June 2018 At my work table, in my easy chair, in bed and on the plane. — New York Times, "Bill Clinton: By the Book," 31 May 2018 Cuddling her infant son in an easy chair, Katie Luckesen cracked open a picture book. — Peter Rowe, sandiegouniontribune.com, "A Mother's Day gift for a struggling baby: loving attention," 13 May 2018 Dozens of people stopped by to see Johnson, who greeted them while sitting in an overstuffed easy chair and wearing a tiara. — Andy Marso, kansascity, "This Kansas City woman's birthday puts her in rare company worldwide | The Kansas City Star," 7 Apr. 2018

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