chaise

noun

ˈshāz How to pronounce chaise (audio)
ˈshez
1
: any of various light horse-drawn vehicles: such as
a
: a 2-wheeled carriage for one or two persons with a folding top
2

Examples of chaise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rarely will someone just stroll past your house in search of a three-seater sofa with a chaise. Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 16 May 2024 The neutral color palette is sophisticated and subdued, with brass accents and rosy pops of color in the form of pink velvet chaises and glass bedside lamps. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024 There’s also a croquet lawn, heated outdoor pool and cabanas, whirlpool, and terrace with chaises, plus access to hiking at the state reserve and golf at the iconic 36-hole course that hosts the PGA Tour’s annual Farmers Insurance Open. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024 The sprawling living room is decked out with trendy furnishings, including a sofa from ABC Carpet & Home and a chaise from Timothy Oulton. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 Because of the chaise option, two people can lay with their legs fully extended on this couch. Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024 Though chaises can be stationary—either right- or left-arm facing—there are many models where the chaise is reversible and can be on either side of the sectional. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023 In four of the pictures, Jenner has coordinated her lime green crocheted thong bikini with the green cushions of her chaise, which is pulled right up to the seashore, and her coconut bevvy. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2024 AllModern Geo 2-Piece Upholstered Sectional: This chaise sectional comes in both fabric and velvet and is priced reasonably at around $900. Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 8 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

French, chair, chaise, alteration of Old French chaiere chair

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chaise was in 1699

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Cite this Entry

“Chaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chaise. Accessed 19 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

chaise

noun
1
: a two-wheeled carriage with a folding top
2

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