swivel chair

noun

: a chair that swivels on its base

Examples of swivel chair in a Sentence

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This swivel chair combines Martha Stewart’s classic farmhouse style with comfort. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025 Perry, wearing her signature top hat, mugs for the camera before Lopez swaggers in from behind on a swivel chair. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025 Wade Logan Bryonie Upholstered Swivel Barrel Chair There’s a lot to love about this swivel chair, like its extra-wide seat and smooth 360-degree spin. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025 Add an eye-catching swivel chair to your den, get organized with entryway benches and office shelving, or get your dining room ready for dinner parties with a wood table that spares room for guests. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025 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 5 Nov. 2025.

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swivel chair

noun
: a chair that swivels on its base
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