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 Don’t miss the deal on this popular sectional sofa or these best-selling recliner chairs to soak up the sun. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024 Rather than introducing an entirely new first class recliner seat, Frontier’s innovative UpFront Plus program guarantees that travelers have extra space onboard. Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2024 Phi Villa Oversized Padded Zero Gravity Chair $120 $109 Go ahead, treat yourself to this ultra-comfy foldable patio recliner. Marilyn La Jeunesse, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2024 The video shows Figueroa sitting in a recliner as Kaydyn is set up in a different room, playing on a monitor, so the two can chat through their headsets, according to the TikTok that’s garnered over 599,000 views as of March 5. Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2024 In total, there are 19 passenger seats in the aircraft, including 10 that fold down into recliners for sleeping. Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024 First up: a standing desk for your work-from-home station and a cozy swivel recliner chair. Jake Smith, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2024 The theater will have 10 screens, heated recliner chairs with swivel tables, food and a full bar. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Inside his ramshackle Westside home, Wally gingerly positioned his bony frame sideways on an armrest of his recliner and played the role of raconteur, narrating remarkable stories about our lineage. Erik Himmelsbach-Weinstein, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024

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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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“Recliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recliner. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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