side chair

noun

: a chair without arms used usually in a dining room

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Utilize benches, ottomans, and odd side chairs to accommodate more people. — Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025 The lumbar style is 14 x 20 inches, which is just the right size to add a pop of personality to a side chair. — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026 With indoor and outdoor appeal, the versatile Bertoia side chair has modern chops to dial up the interest in any area of your home. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026 Living room deals Wayfair’s got tons of living room deals — sofas, side chairs and more — perfect for adding extra seating before the holidays. — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for side chair

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of side chair was in 1582

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

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