rocking chair

noun

: a chair mounted on rockers

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The four-frame Death Comes to the Old Lady, shot the following year, shows a spectral form approaching an elderly woman in a rocking chair and spiriting her away. News Desk, Artforum, 12 June 2026 Most stately Southern porches around the lake had a variation of gingham check on porch swings, rocking chairs, or cushions to complement their patriotic bunting. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 Loved the quirky design features, like the aluminum rocking chair at the work desk, which added unexpected personality to the room. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 This stylish duo of rocking chairs, paired with a compact glass-top table, is an Amazon crowd-pleaser for its blend of comfort, durability, and charm. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.

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rocking chair

noun
: a chair mounted on rockers

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