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Highchair - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A highchair is a tall chair designed for young children, typically with a tray, used during meals to help them sit safely at the table with adults. It aids in feeding and promotes proper posture.

highchair

/ˈhaɪˌtʃɛr/ /ˈhaɪˌtʃeə/

Definition:

A tall chair for a young child, usually with a tray and footrest.

Synonyms:

booster seat, feeding chair, toddler chair

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

floor seat, low stool

Common Collocations:

wooden highchair, foldable highchair, adjustable highchair

Derivatives:

highchairs (plural), highchair’s (possessive)

Usage Tips:

Use "highchair" to refer to a baby’s elevated seat during meals for safety and convenience.

Common Phrases:

strap into the highchair, outgrow the highchair, wipe down the highchair

Etymology:

Compound of "high" and "chair," first recorded in the early 20th century for child seating.

Examples:

  • 1. The baby sat happily in her highchair.
  • 2. We bought a new highchair for our toddler.
  • 3. The restaurant provided a clean highchair for our meal.
  • 4. He spilled his food while sitting in the highchair.

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