rocking chair

noun

: a chair mounted on rockers

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Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open from the bedroom onto a private deck for morning yoga or simply lounging on rocking chairs, and from the living area to a smaller one to enjoy your evening tea on. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 This set includes two compact rocking chairs and a convenient side table that’ll make a great addition to any outdoor space. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026 This rocking chair is equal parts dramatic and functional, featuring a stacked cylinder back, rocker frame and arm rests in a black glossy finish. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast has two guest suites, each with a private entrance and a large porch decked out with rocking chairs, a daybed, and outdoor curtains. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026 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 29 Apr. 2026.

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rocking chair

noun
: a chair mounted on rockers

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