wing chair

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wing chair]
- /wɪŋ tʃɛər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wing chair]
- /wɪŋ tʃɛər/

Definitions of wing chair words

noun wing chair a large upholstered chair having a back with wings. 1
noun wing chair an easy chair having wings on each side of the back 0
noun wing chair an upholstered armchair with a high back from each side of which extend high sides, or wings, originally to give protection from drafts 0
noun wing chair A chair with a high back from which project small side pieces, originally to protect from draught. 0

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Origin of wing chair

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05

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Parts of speech for Wing chair

noun

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preposition

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wing chair popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

wing chair usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for wing chair

noun wing chair

armchair — An armchair is a big comfortable chair which has a support on each side for your arms.
captain's chair — a hardwood armchair having a low, curved back, formed of a single rail supported by spindles, and a saddle seat
chesterfield — a man's knee-length overcoat, usually with a fly front to conceal the buttons and having a velvet collar
loveseat — a chair or small upholstered sofa for two persons.
morris chair — a large armchair having an adjustable back and loose, removable cushions.

All 5 Synonyms of wing chair