swivel chair

noun

: a chair that swivels on its base

Examples of swivel chair in a Sentence

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The Midnight Garden Dining Room by the House of Pontovi, for example, has an Italian Murano glass chandelier, feminine Art Deco-style swivel chairs with flapper-style fringe and a gold-leaf ceiling that has replaced Calico Corners fabric. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026 Among the aisles of printer paper, swivel chairs, and pencil cases, shoppers will find a section with tanks of helium and a wall of colorful balloon options. Bailey Allen, Telegram & Gazette, 27 Apr. 2026 No detail is forgotten in the 87-piece collection, from its striking bar tools to sculpted swivel chairs. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026 McCreary's setup on the front right side of the space within Surprise Lily Boutique includes a swivel chair, a large mirror for clients to see themselves, a color wheel, makeup and the colorful drapes used to determine one's season. Bailey Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swivel chair

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swivel chair was in 1860

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“Swivel chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swivel%20chair. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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swivel chair

noun
: a chair that swivels on its base
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