rocking chair

noun

: a chair mounted on rockers

Examples of rocking chair in a Sentence

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Mayer envisioned rocking chairs, crisp linens and tasty dinners. Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026 Style a pair of rocking chairs that won’t fade in the sun, welcome guests with our favorite door mats and wreaths, and illuminate your decor with string lights and solar lanterns for a cozy glow on warm spring nights. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026 And then, yes, a rocking chair for Udonius Haslem when the longtime Heat captain retired in 2023. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026 The rocking chair traveled all over the world. Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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rocking chair

noun
: a chair mounted on rockers

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