English Explanatory Dictionary

rocking chair

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked (swung) back and forth.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɒkɪŋˌt͡ʃɛə/ /ˈɹɑkɪŋˌt͡ʃɛɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-rocking chair.wav /ˈɹɒkɪŋˌt͡ʃɛɹ/ /ˈɹɔkɪŋˌt͡ʃeː/

Word forms

rocking chair rocking chairs rocking-chair

Etymology

From rocking + chair.

Related words

rocking horse rocking stool

Derived words

nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs rocking-chair money
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