chaise

noun

ˈshāz How to pronounce chaise (audio)
ˈshez
1
: any of various light horse-drawn vehicles: such as
a
: a 2-wheeled carriage for one or two persons with a folding top
2

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This one can be rearranged to suit any living room layout, and the chaise ottomans open to reveal storage underneath. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Sep. 2025 Ksamil Beach 7 is lined with chaise loungers available for rent, while Bora Bora Beach, a calm and small inlet, is especially popular with families. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025 It’s designed for lounging and everyday use thanks to its soft corduroy upholstery, plush cushions, and chaises on each end. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2025 If your patio needs an upgrade, this outdoor daybed is actually a three-in-one piece that triples as a chaise and sofa. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chaise

Word History

Etymology

French, chair, chaise, alteration of Old French chaiere chair

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chaise was in 1701

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“Chaise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chaise. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.

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chaise

noun
1
: a two-wheeled carriage with a folding top
2

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