What is another word for the chair?

Pronunciation: [ðə t͡ʃˈe͡ə] (IPA)

When describing a piece of furniture designed for sitting, "the chair" is a plain and functional term. Other words that could be used to refer to this type of furniture include "seat," "throne," or "stool." "Armchair" connotes a more comfortable and supportive piece, while "banquette" brings to mind a cozy booth typically found in restaurants. "Chaise" is a posh term for a lounge chair, while "recliner" specifically refers to a seat that can be adjusted to a reclining position. "Rocking chair" speaks to the gentle motion of the furniture, while "barstool" and "counter stool" indicate a higher seat intended for use at a bar or kitchen island.

What are the hypernyms for The chair?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with The chair

  • Haven't you felt a peculiar sort of worry about the chair in your living room that no one sits in?
    Nicholson Baker
  • I am an expert of electricity. My father occupied the chair of applied electricity at the state prison.
    W. C. Fields
  • I can remember feeling very angry, and saying no! I can do it myself! From that point of view it was very emotional for me to get myself to the point to sit in the chair and be "up".
    Gregory Hines
  • My character had been in the chair for seven years. He had gone through his anger, depression, drug and alcohol abuse. He had gone through everything, now he was up, he was happy, he was filled with his dream.
    Gregory Hines
  • You know the first time I sat in the chair I felt anything but up, it was very emotional for me. I had a chair in my hotel room, a chair at rehearsal, and I was trying to spend as much time as I could in the chair.
    Gregory Hines

Related words: ikea chair, office chair, recliner chair, lounge chair, rocker chair, best chair, computer chair, swing chair, beanbag chair

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