swivel chair

noun

: a chair that swivels on its base

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The first is Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High, a 12-seat chef’s table experience that’s 890 feet above the ground with swivel chairs and a view that makes the city’s skyscrapers look like a paper town. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 May 2025 Amber Modern Velvet Swivel Chair Incorporate this velvet swivel chair into any living room, bedroom, or nursery in ivory or light blue. Clint Davis, People.com, 15 May 2025 Tuesday’s Season 27 finale of The Voice didn’t just reveal a new winner (read the recap here) and reunite OG coaches Adam Levine, who was back in his red swivel chair after five years, and Blake Shelton, who was on hand to perform his new single. Charlie Mason, TVLine, 21 May 2025 The 6,000-square-foot space holds 124 seats in the form of booths, barstools and swivel chairs. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for swivel chair

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Jun. 2025.

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swivel chair

noun
: a chair that swivels on its base
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