chaise lounge

noun

Examples of chaise lounge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Furnished to the highest standards, the stateroom is adorned with an upholstered bed, chaise lounge, mirror TV, marble bulkheads, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024 The large scale canvas features a woman on an interior chaise lounge in repose and with glittering rhinestone accents that make the oil and acrylic pastiche glitter and glimmer. Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024 Splayed on a chaise lounge with eyes closed works too. Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024 Pick up this adorable and ultra-cozy double chaise lounge chair from KidKraft, which features a three-sided canopy and mesh windows (as well as handy cupholders) to keep your kids protected from the sun. Rachel Simon, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2023 An unfolding and portable haven for relaxation, the three individual leather modules fit into each other like a puzzle, yet when individually configured create three distinct solutions — a chaise lounge, a lounge chair and a pouf. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Find it on Amazon Popular Sleeper Chair The Internet Is Obsessed With The multifunctional sleeper chair easily converts between a sturdy armchair, a chaise lounge, and a twin bed, maximizing functionality in small spaces. Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 16 Nov. 2023 Salish Lodge’s guestroom accommodations include a balcony, patio or chaise lounge to enjoy the waterfall sounds or to take in the natural views. Partner Content, Variety, 16 Jan. 2024 Outside, each patio has a table and seating as well as chaise lounges for tanning. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

by folk etymology from French chaise longue

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chaise lounge was in 1804

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Cite this Entry

“Chaise lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chaise%20lounge. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

Etymology

from chaise longue; the spelling lounge influenced by the more familiar English word lounge "sofa"

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