rocking chair

noun

: a chair mounted on rockers

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Gone from her clothes, her beads and her rocking chair, gone from the sweet smell of burning sage, the softness of a floor of furs and the guttural sounds of a flock of geese making their way south in the brilliant blue sky. Tanya Talaga july 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025 Amazon is cutting prices on classic hammocks and Adirondack chairs, in addition to long chaises for sunbathing and rocking chairs. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2025 Sat by the fireplace in a rocking chair and drank a beer. Escher Walcott, People.com, 6 July 2025 Ebern Designs Two-Person Long Bistro Outdoor Rocker Set For a fun twist on an outdoor set, go for this relaxing rocking chair option. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for rocking chair

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rocking chair was in 1766

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“Rocking chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocking%20chair. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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rocking chair

noun
: a chair mounted on rockers

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