high chair

noun

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

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Children 11 and under can share their parents' room using existing bedding for free, with extra beds for an additional charge; cribs, strollers, car seats, and high chairs are all available. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026 One friend cited that workers sometimes even complete strangers would jump in to help her fasten one of her twin daughters in a high chair or put on her baby hiking pack. Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026 Jeanne, who had celebrated her first birthday in eyelet lace, a slice of cake on the tray of her high chair, and her sisters on either side. Allegra Goodman, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026 The toddler, who celebrated her first birthday on Jan. 7, can be seen sitting in her high chair as her older sister leans in to demonstrate to her baby sister how to eat the cake after some encouragement from her family. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 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 4 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

high chair

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