recliner

noun

re·​clin·​er ri-ˈklī-nər How to pronounce recliner (audio)
: a chair with an adjustable back and footrest

Examples of recliner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Or, upgrade your seating with an outdoor recliner, cozy round ottoman, or porch swing. Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024 The theater includes a D-Box auditorium, laser projection, stadium seating, luxury recliners, swivel tables and immersive Dolby Atmos speakers. Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024 Made for those who want a La-Z-Boy-style recliner in the great outdoors, the chair’s claim to fame is its zero-gravity rock back and adjustable headrest. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024 From a rolling stand-up desk that’s 89 percent off to a stylish bed frame and a modern-style rocking recliner that are nearly $100 off each, shop the 50 best deals below. Clint Davis, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for recliner 

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Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recliner was in 1882

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Cite this Entry

“Recliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recliner. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

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