recliner

noun

re·​clin·​er ri-ˈklī-nər How to pronounce recliner (audio)
: a chair with an adjustable back and footrest

Examples of recliner in a Sentence

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Add a desk and chair in one corner for a cozy office nook, and bring in a cushy recliner in another corner for the perfect breaktime spot. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2025 Best Choice Products Set of 2 Zero Gravity Lounge Chair Recliners You and a friend or loved one can lounge side by side in total comfort with this set of two zero gravity recliners that’s accumulated more than 46,000 perfect ratings. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 24 May 2025 When some younger family members bought him a new recliner, he was offended and refused it. Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 6 May 2025 Or, sit in your recliner under a weighted blanket while eating a favorite snack, listening to your favorite podcast, or engaging in mindful meditation. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for recliner

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recliner was in 1882

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“Recliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recliner. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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