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

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There’s also the option to add upgrades like a movable chaise, an ottoman, bolster pillows, and/or a sleep kit. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025 Made from weather-resistant materials, this chaise will last forever. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 29 Aug. 2024 Galina and Caspar sat on the chaise overlooking the city. Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025 Underwood appeared on a luxurious chaise wheeled in by crew members before Morales showed up on horseback. Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chaise 

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chaise was in 1701

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“Chaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chaise. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

chaise

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

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