easy chair

noun

: a roomy upholstered chair

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But the mere act of watching games from your couch or easy chair is more complicated than ever. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026 The Derby network telecast brought the comfort of an easy chair. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026 There’s a lounge area with a loveseat and easy chair near the back, seating for eight at the bar, and four two-top tables that came from the George Webb that closed on Oakland Avenue earlier this year. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025 In November, 2023, Bewersdorf was transferring footage in his blue easy chair when inspiration struck. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for easy chair

Word History

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of easy chair was in 1614

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“Easy chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easy%20chair. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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