chair table

noun

1. an article of furniture, produced especially in colonial America, that can serve as either a table or a chair, having, as a chair, a large, usually circular, hinged back that can be pulled down and rested on the arms to form a tabletop.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chair table¹

First recorded in 1550–60

Example Sentences

The team furnished the room with a wirelessly powered lamp and fan, as well as more prosaic items, including a chair, table and bookshelf.

From Scientific American

Then slowly get up on your hands and knees, and crawl to a stable chair, table or counter.

From Washington Post

“If you look close, you can see a giant version of the chair, table, and drink that rests next to the plant. It’s these tiny but important touches we’re able to pull off that make me proud to work here.”

From Los Angeles Times

Next, Kim hopes to make other furniture pieces from the recycled masks such as a chair, table or some lights.

From Reuters

Events DC has partnered with a Washington company called SurfaceGuard, and every chair, table and ball will be sprayed with a special disinfectant.

From Washington Post