swivel chair

noun

: a chair that swivels on its base

Examples of swivel chair in a Sentence

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Stuffed inside are thousands of toys and other items featuring Kitty and her eye-catching red bow, including rows of sunglasses, a swivel chair and novelty gumball dispensers. Paula Ramon, Fortune Asia, 30 Oct. 2024 Photo: William Jess Laird The Media Room: The Eames swivel chair and ottoman are vintage. Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2024 The View star, gentle Siri whisperer, swivel chair acrobatic artist, and one-time apartment building elevator hostage Joy Behar has, frankly, had it with the terroristic antics of America's shampoo companies! Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024 Melody Elephant Inflatable Outdoor Ottoman, $26 (was $37) Signature Design by Ashley Set of Two Swivel Lounge Chair The perfect lounge chairs do exist—set up a cozy outdoor seating area with this 360-degree swivel chair duo. Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for swivel chair 

Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swivel chair was in 1860

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“Swivel chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swivel%20chair. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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swivel chair

noun
: a chair that swivels on its base
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