deck chair

noun

: a folding chair often having an adjustable leg rest

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Dennis Trevisan decided to sit on a pool deck chair to rest and several minutes later after finishing her workout his wife went to look for him. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026 The adjacent pool area is a dream for young kids—and any parent wanting a few minutes of worry-free relaxation on one of the deck chairs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Custom Paul Smith deck chairs are positioned on the waterfront, a collection of board games offers a respite from the sun, and other witty, Paul Smith touches are sprinkled throughout the property. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 That somebody's going to come and rearrange the deck chairs of those conferences, steal the schools with the eyeballs. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for deck chair

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deck chair was in 1884

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“Deck chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deck%20chair. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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