SINCE 1828
easy chair
nounDefinition of easy chair
: a roomy upholstered chair
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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. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'easy chair.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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