high chair

noun

: a child's chair with long legs, a footrest, and usually a feeding tray

Examples of high chair in a Sentence

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Families The property helps to accommodate family travel needs with cribs, high chairs, sound machines, bath toys, and Pack-n-Plays. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 According to investigators, Wanner's husband arrived at the residence with their 4-year-old daughter and found the infant alone in a high chair. Richard Ramos, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Wanner was taken by the suspect, leaving behind her 11-month-old daughter in a high chair, where she was later found crying and alone. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026 The company sells silicone place mats and toys that attach to high chairs and strollers. Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for high chair

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high chair was in 1913

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“High chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20chair. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

high chair

noun
: a child's chair with long legs, a feeding tray, and a footrest
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