easy chair
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of easy chair
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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Across from her, Livingston was hanging upside down from the top of an easy chair.
From Literature
When I came out of the bathroom, someone had made themselves at home in my easy chair.
From Literature
A vintage “Halloween” pinball machine and a life-size Nosferatu hover near his easy chair.
From Los Angeles Times
Everyone reaches a point in life when it’s OK to sink into the easy chair, prop up their feet and take a deep breath.
From Los Angeles Times
He pulled a couple of easy chairs into a corner so we could talk.
From Los Angeles Times
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