director's chair

noun

: a lightweight folding armchair with a back and seat usually of cotton duck

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From who else will join Hathaway on screen to who is sitting the director's chair, here's everything to know about The Princess Diaries 3, so far! —

Zoe Kaplan, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024 Aside from Kendrick in the lead role and in the director's chair, the film also stars Tony Hale, Daniel Zovatto, Tony Hale, Nicolette Robinson, Pete Holmes, Autumn Best, Kathryn Gallagher and Kelley Jakle. —

Tommy McArdle, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024 In the snap, Aniston was covered in black liquid as sat in a director's chair. —

Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024 The social media update included shots of Brisket lounging in a director's chair, the beloved dog getting cuddles from Twisters' cast and crew, and Brisket and Powell donning matching cowboy hats. —

Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for director's chair

Word History

Etymology

from its use by movie directors on the set

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of director's chair was in 1953

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“Director's chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/director%27s%20chair. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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