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chaise longue

chaise longue
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sheyz lawng, cheyz; French shez lawng]
    • /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ, ˌtʃeɪz; French ʃɛz ˈlɔ̃g/
    • /ʃeɪz ˈlaʊndʒ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sheyz lawng, cheyz; French shez lawng]
    • /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ, ˌtʃeɪz; French ʃɛz ˈlɔ̃g/

Definitions of chaise longue words

  • countable noun chaise longue A chaise longue is a kind of sofa with only one arm and usually a back along half its length. 3
  • noun chaise longue a long low chair for reclining, with a back and single armrest 3
  • noun chaise longue a couchlike chair with a back support and a seat long enough to support outstretched legs 3
  • noun plural chaise longue a chair, with or without arms, for reclining, having a seat lengthened to form a complete leg rest and sometimes an adjustable back. 1
  • noun chaise longue A reclining chair with a long seat, which can support the outstretched legs of a sitter normally with one armrest. 0
See all 5 definitions of chaise longue

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Origin of chaise longue

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < French: long chair; chaise lounge by folk etymology

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Parts of speech for Chaise longue

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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chaise longue popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for chaise longue

noun chaise longue

  • lounge — to pass time idly and indolently.
  • chair — A chair is a piece of furniture for one person to sit on. Chairs have a back and four legs.
  • bed — A BEd is a degree which usually takes four years to complete and which qualifies someone to teach in a school. BEd is an abbreviation for 'Bachelor of Education.' Compare PGCE.
  • settee — a seat for two or more persons, having a back and usually arms, and often upholstered.
  • divan — a sofa or couch, usually without arms or back, often usable as a bed.
All 13 Synonyms of chaise longue

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