swivel chair

noun

: a chair that swivels on its base

Examples of swivel chair in a Sentence

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Some of my picks include a plush convertible sofa bed, an under-$75 coffee table, and a statement swivel chair. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026 Get them both in one piece with this upholstered swivel chair. Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 Maddox Batson sits in a swivel chair in a West Hollywood recording studio on a recent evening, spinning idly as his mother and manager go over their plans for the next few days. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 This living area contains leather swivel chairs that can be rotated to face the kitchen or the TV and fireplace. Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 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 8 Feb. 2026.

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swivel chair

noun
: a chair that swivels on its base
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