morris chair

Mor·ris chair

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mawr-is, mor- chair]
- /ˈmɔr ɪs, ˈmɒr- tʃɛər/
- /ˈmɔrɪs tʃeə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawr-is, mor- chair]
- /ˈmɔr ɪs, ˈmɒr- tʃɛər/

Definitions of morris chair words

noun morris chair a large armchair having an adjustable back and loose, removable cushions. 1
noun morris chair an armchair with an adjustable back and large cushions 0
noun morris chair an armchair with an adjustable back and removable cushions 0

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Origin of morris chair

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; named after William Morris

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Parts of speech for Morris chair

noun

adjective

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adverb

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morris chair popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for morris chair

noun morris chair

recliner — a person or thing that reclines.
wing chair — a large upholstered chair having a back with wings.
captain's chair — a hardwood armchair having a low, curved back, formed of a single rail supported by spindles, and a saddle seat

All 3 Synonyms of morris chair