recliner

noun

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

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Pettit, however, looked disoriented as he was carried from the descent module, letting his head fall back and closing his eyes as he was moved to his recliner. William Harwood, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2025 When not at work, Kate looks after Mac, who’s recovering from a motorbike accident and is inclined to spend his days sitting in his recliner. Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 20 Mar. 2025 The others reclined to prone in their Nuage recliners. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025 Last year Regal pledged $250 million to give its theaters an upgrade and refurbish locations (420 theaters across the country as of December) with luxury recliners and other amenities. Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recliner

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Apr. 2025.

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