chaise

noun

ˈshāz 

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

b

: post chaise

2

: chaise longue

Examples of chaise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My parents catnapped in chaises on the sun deck or sipped wine on rocking chairs on the Aquavit Terrace, an outdoor space at the bow of the ship. —Kerry Spencer, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025

These include Jean Prouvé chaise longues, Wassily chairs, a Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec dining table, and a George Nelson coffee table. —Vivian Marino, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025

There are a couple of configuration options, but the wide chaise is perfect for sprawling out in front of your favorite movie. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024

Red Barrel Studio Meridian Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chair Cushion This sleek and modern outdoor chaise cushion features a durable and mildew-resistant fabric, and it’s stuffed with a 100 percent polyester fiberfill that is plush, comfortable, and holds its shape. —Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing chaise

• chaise longue
• chaise lounge
• post chaise

Rhymes for chaise

• baize
• bays
• blase
• blaze
• braes
• braze
• claes
• clays
• craze
• dais
• days
• daze

Kids Definition

chaise

noun

ˈshāz 

1

: a two-wheeled carriage with a folding top

2

: chaise longue