rocking chair

noun

: a chair mounted on rockers

Examples of rocking chair in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Plus, our longtime favorite basic rocking chair is $40 off. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 3 Sep. 2024 Numerous people have reported seeing a woman in the rocking chair near the window. Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 27 Apr. 2024 Carl sits back in his rocking chair, the July sun bleaching the grass, the house, the sidewalks, the sand, the shore. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2024 This Vinho Verde hits the spot every time and is practically made for warm-weather front porch sipping from a rocking chair, poolside lounging, and summer sunset viewing. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rocking chair 

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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 30 Sep. 2024.

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rocking chair

noun
: a chair mounted on rockers

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