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

Flip up the recliner-style side extension, and the wraparound seat becomes more of a chaise lounge for kicking up one's feet and relaxing away an evening at camp. — New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2026

The players themselves said that their favorite part so far was the zero-gravity recliners at their lockers. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

But the comfiest recliners in the world aren’t worth what they’re made of if there aren’t incredible and worthy films to be showcased on our giant screens. — Adam Aron, Variety, 29 July 2026

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

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