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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

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Besides the bedroom and kitchen, the home is equipped with a living room that’s perfect for a loveseat or a pair of recliners, a small entertainment stand, and a TV. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025 From a refractor and smart scope for planets and the deep-sky to the best binoculars for clusters and eclipses — and even a recliner built for meteor showers — these 10 picks will kit you out for a year of skywatching. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Nov. 2025 One customer sought a freelancer to fix a loose recliner arm for $200. Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025 The airline’s new premium-heavy 787 configuration includes 43 business class suites, 32 premium economy recliners, 18 extra legroom economy seats, and 143 seats in the main cabin. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recliner

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 10 Dec. 2025.

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