rocking chair

noun

: a chair mounted on rockers

Examples of rocking chair in a Sentence

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What could be more Southern than porch sittin’ in one of these Adirondack rocking chairs (now at an all-time low price)? Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025 Grand Patio Rocking Outdoor Papasan Chair Imagine curling up with a good book in this comfy outdoor rocking chair with a body-hugging egg shape design and plush padded cushion. Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025 All room categories, including cabins, feature private balconies or porches furnished with a table and rocking chairs that invite guests to relax with a bottle of wine and a deck of cards after a long day of hiking and exploring. Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025 Outside, there will be some rocking chairs on the front porch, picnic tables, a dog park and a parking lot that can fit between 15 and 20 cars. Alexis Clinton, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rocking chair

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rocking chair was in 1766

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“Rocking chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocking%20chair. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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rocking chair

noun
: a chair mounted on rockers

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