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Chair - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A chair is a piece of furniture designed for sitting, typically with a backrest and four legs. It is commonly used at tables, desks, or as standalone seating.

chair

/tʃɛr/ /tʃeə/

Definition:

A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, typically with a back and four legs.

Synonyms:

seat, stool, bench, armchair

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

standing, lying down

Common Collocations:

wooden chair, rocking chair, dining chair, office chair

Derivatives:

chairs, chaired, chairing

Usage Tips:

Use "chair" as a noun for furniture or as a verb meaning to preside over a meeting.

Common Phrases:

take a seat, in the hot seat, play musical chairs

Etymology:

From Old French "chaiere," derived from Latin "cathedra," meaning "seat."

Examples:

  • 1. She sat on the wooden chair by the window.
  • 2. Please pull up a chair and join us for dinner.
  • 3. He will chair the committee meeting tomorrow afternoon.
  • 4. The baby rocked gently in the high chair.

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