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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And this being Los Angeles, naturally there’s a state-of-the-art home theater with upholstered walls and tiered seating in modern movie recliners. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025 The small sofa transforms into a recliner chair with ease and can also convert into a queen-size bed your guests can comfortably sleep in. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025 The movie theater includes eight leather recliners and elevated seating. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025 You needn’t be too seasoned of a flier to remember when the business-class cabin was characterized by dense stacks of Lay-Z-Boy-like recliners offering little else by way of meaningful amenities. Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025 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 1 Apr. 2025.

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