rocking chair

noun

: a chair mounted on rockers

Examples of rocking chair in a Sentence

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Add a charming upgrade to wraparound porches with a rocking chair that has a roomy seat and requires minimal upkeep. Bay Isle Home Dawn 2-Person Patio Conversation Set, $213 (orig. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 June 2025 Today, rocking chairs have evolved into a variety of different styles, with some featuring fluffy cushions and even ottomans. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 June 2025 The end-stage is known as a rocker-bottom foot due to the shape of the feet appearing like a rocking chair. Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025 This man should be sitting on his favorite rocking chair on his porch in Rehoboth, regaling his grandkids with stories from his 50 years in politics and working on his memoirs. Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 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 23 Jun. 2025.

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rocking chair

noun
: a chair mounted on rockers

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