rocking chair

noun

: a chair mounted on rockers

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Two rocking chairs in an unstaffed booth as well as a number of empty spaces. — Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 All have front porches with rocking chairs, outdoor spaces in the back, fireplaces, and slate heated bathroom floors. — Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 13 June 2026 While metal and acrylic versions occasionally turn up, wooden rocking chairs are by far the most common. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026 What caught our eye most were the cozy furnishings and thoughtful accents that made the space feel so inviting, including a pair of idyllic rocking chairs. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rocking chair

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rocking chair was in 1766

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rocking chair

noun
: a chair mounted on rockers

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