high chair

noun

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

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That said, even the smaller rooms are incredibly spacious, and the concierge will provide baby cots, high chairs, and special family packages. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 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 From March through June 2025, about 130 Rotinyard convertible high chairs—sold on Amazon for around $90 in beige or pink—have been recalled. Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025 Cribs, pack-n-plays, high chairs, and bed rails are standard offerings at most family-friendly properties. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025 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 30 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

high chair

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