recliner

noun

re·​clin·​er ri-ˈklī-nər 

: a chair with an adjustable back and footrest

Examples of recliner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rather than acquiesce to the political advisor's preferred La-Z-Boy-style recliner, the designer reupholstered a roomy lounge chair and ottoman in floral fabric, preserving comfort while bringing it into the home’s off-kilter orbit. — Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026

Dolby Cinema auditoriums are always optimized with good sightlines and comfortable recliners as well. — Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Pinned beneath her rotting legs in his recliner chair, Loftis narrowly escapes by yanking its lever, catapulting the hag over his head. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026

At the American Infusion Center’s location on lower Broadway in Manhattan, La-Z-Boy recliners with laptop tables are positioned in front of windows overlooking the Hudson River. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for recliner

• airliner
• combiner
• designer
• diviner
• eyeliner
• headliner
• pulvinar
• refiner
• diner
• finer
• liner
• miner