recliner

[ ri-klahy-ner ]

noun

1. a person or thing that reclines.
2. Also called reclining chair. an easy chair with a back and footrest adjustable up or down to the comfort of the user.

recliner

/ rɪˈklaɪnə /

noun

1. a type of armchair having a back that can be adjusted to slope at various angles and, usually, a leg rest

Word History and Origins

Origin of recliner¹

First recorded in 1660–70; recline + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Then he joked that next weekend he might have the venue replace the floor seats with recliners.

From Los Angeles Times

He would sit in that recliner, or at a table at the back of the darkened and cavernous room, where his family now arranges a weekly place setting in his honor.

From Los Angeles Times

One spill getting out of the modified recliner that serves as his bed required a 911 call and three firemen to help get him back on his feet.

From Los Angeles Times

“Invest in comfortable seating like recliners or a large sectional sofa that will fit all of your fellow basketball fans,” McCormick said.

From Seattle Times

Patients can now see an array of doctors without leaving their recliner thanks to telemedicine.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• bench
• chair
• couch