chaise lounge

noun

Examples of chaise lounge in a Sentence

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Or grab a pair of chaise lounge chairs for soaking up the sun poolside. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026 It’s lined with chaise lounges and features a poolside bar. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026 For an accent chair that does it all, scoop up this multifunctional design that converts into a chair, chaise lounge, and sleeper bed, depending on your needs. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026 Come spend an entire day on the shore by renting a chaise lounge and an umbrella from one of the many outfitters waiting to hook you up. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chaise lounge

Word History

Etymology

by folk etymology from French chaise longue

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chaise lounge was in 1804

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“Chaise lounge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chaise%20lounge. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

Etymology

from chaise longue; the spelling lounge influenced by the more familiar English word lounge "sofa"

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