recliner

noun

re·​clin·​er ri-ˈklī-nər How to pronounce recliner (audio)
: a chair with an adjustable back and footrest

Examples of recliner in a Sentence

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All who enter the rear lair get the first-class treatment with heat and massage functions and two power-adjustable recliner seats. Josh Max, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Hilton walked through the open curtains into the next section of the cabin which had tan leather recliner seats and more pink blankets and cushions, and another bed towards the end with a TV placed on the wall. Escher Walcott, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 This three-seater from high-end brand Arhaus mimics the overstuffed design of your average recliner but reimagines it in a more refined and polished way thanks to a slim frame. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024 Many partners report that a good, comfortable pillow makes all the difference when spending the night on a cot or just dozing in a rocker or recliner in the room. Wayne Parker, Parents, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for recliner 

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recliner was in 1882

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“Recliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recliner. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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