swivel chair

noun

1. a chair whose seat turns around horizontally on a swivel.

swivel chair

noun

1. a chair, the seat of which is joined to the legs by a swivel and which thus may be spun round

Word History and Origins

Origin of swivel chair¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

Sitting in the same swivel chair inside the Dodger Stadium interview room, Ohtani was asked if he was at all nervous about his first MLB postseason, which will begin with Game 1 on Saturday night.

From Los Angeles Times

Matt Rostami, who is running against Little in District 12, wants more patriotic education, declaring, on his website: “We are in a sad state when the only thing a student knows about Thomas Jefferson is that he owned slaves, not that he wrote the Declaration of Independence or that he invented the swivel chair you might be sitting on.”

From Slate

In the windowless basement, one floor down from the Oval Office, the president’s oversize swivel chair faces three huge screens that he can consult while overseeing covert operations around the world.

From New York Times

If your kitchen has an island with bar stools, invest more in a sturdy swivel chair to allow guests or residents to turn to see the sights.

From Seattle Times

Kids love rocking chairs, but a well-made swivel chair allows for both enjoying views and keeping kids occupied.

From Seattle Times