chaise longue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A reclining chair with a long seat, which can support the outstretched legs of a sitter normally with one armrest.

Pronunciation

/ˌʃeɪz ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chaise longue.wav

Word forms

chaise longue chaise longues chaises longues

Etymology

Borrowed from French chaise longue (literally “long chair”).

Synonyms

chaise lounge lit de repos

Related words

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