easy chair

noun

1. an upholstered armchair for lounging.
2. Obsolete. wing chair.

easy chair

noun

1. a comfortable upholstered armchair

Word History and Origins

Origin of easy chair¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

That includes moving easy chairs into the kitchen and only heating that one room.

From BBC

Once inside, Baker "pulled up an easy chair straight in front of the TV", she said, "stretching out his long legs" in time to watch the episode.

From BBC

Will they use a table or easy chairs?

From Seattle Times

He helped her off an easy chair and into her walker.

From Los Angeles Times

In the lodge, most of the family played games while Christy sat in a soft easy chair by the fire, beaming at everyone.

From New York Times

Related Words

• lounge chair