lawn chair

noun

US
: a light chair made to be used outside

Examples of lawn chair in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Attendees are encouraged to bring their own sun protection gear, including a hat, sunscreen and those dorky eclipse glasses — as well as a lawn chair to maximize comfort. Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024 Todd unfolded a lawn chair in the middle of the living room and closed his eyes, either deep in concentration or asleep. Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024 Todd got up, folded the lawn chair, and left without a word. Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024 Simon Okoro settled into a lawn chair in the Heaven runtime and watched as worlds were born. Karl Schroeder, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Feb. 2024 Franklin got invited to dinner, but sat alone in a lawn chair on one side of the table, while the white kids sat across from him. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024 People should bring a sleeping bag, blanket or lawn chair to stay comfortable in the cold. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2023 Gathering himself, Hogan recalled that Eduardo, sitting in a lawn chair, was initially struck in the forearm. Michael Steinberger, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2023 Come prepared with a sleeping bag, blanket or lawn chair. Tiffany Acosta arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 31 July 2023

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“Lawn chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawn%20chair. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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