How to Use swivel chair in a Sentence

swivel chair

noun
  • Your rolling swivel chair is not the smart choice here.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Jane had turned in her swivel chair and now slipped off her glasses.
    — Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, 22 Oct. 2020
  • Get them both in one piece with this upholstered swivel chair.
    — Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Marlin wheeled his swivel chair over to the man and shone a small flashlight up his nose.
    — Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Jan. 2023
  • An easy-to-move swivel chair replaces the dog bed in the living room when guests come over.
    — Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • If adding cozy seating is on your list of refresh must-haves, add this swivel chair to your cart.
    — Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The wine is going to my head, and the swivel chair seems to be swivelling on its own.
    — Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, The New Yorker, 24 May 2021
  • This luxe swivel chair will make your home office much more enjoyable.
    — Dave Johnson, Forbes, 24 June 2021
  • The two swivel chairs have curved backs that gently rock back and forth, along with plush seat and back cushions.
    — Melanie Fincher, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
  • When Bundy refused to get up from his swivel chair, state police rolled him out.
    — NBC News, 16 Mar. 2021
  • The only thing not included in the mobile set up are the swivel chairs.
    — Elizabeth Wellington, Philly.com, 21 June 2018
  • Why muster all the energy required to turn your head when the swivel chair exists?
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The members sit in swivel chairs on a dais, in front of a blue wall emblazoned with the county seal.
    — Paul Moakley, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Kelly shouted at Blake while laughing from her red swivel chair.
    — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, 14 Mar. 2021
  • Shanta Wiley sits down in a swivel chair, slips on a black headset and takes a deep breath.
    — Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 2 May 2023
  • Mike plopped down in an oversized leather swivel chair, which flattens into a bed, in the main cabin.
    — Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Positioned next to Roussell was a swivel chair with wheels on the bottom.
    — Chris Dabe, NOLA.com, 8 Feb. 2021
  • The spacious swivel chair is made from an inviting bouclé fabric that will also add the right touch of texture to any room.
    — Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Wright's Claire Underwood spins around in a swivel chair behind the desk.
    — Variety Staff, chicagotribune.com, 5 Mar. 2018
  • Snag a new swivel chair, a platform bed, or a sleek media console that’ll serve as the focal point of any living room.
    — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2025
  • In between rehearsing sessions, Bush turned his swivel chair around to look on the field that used to be his stage.
    — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2019
  • The doctor bounces up from his swivel chair, brushing past his small office wall and into exam room 2.
    — Men's Health, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Furniture includes rich mahogany dressers, desks, and swivel chairs.
    — David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
  • In the living room, blue swivel chairs flank either side of the white sofa, outfitted with fun throw pillows.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2024
  • The announcement, of course, raises questions over which red swivel chair John will be sitting in.
    — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2018
  • The space boasts a reading nook with a swivel chair and floor lamp, as well as a colorful display of books, art, and other objects.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2020
  • But on Monday night’s episode, fans will notice that Kelly will be missing from her red swivel chair.
    — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 29 Mar. 2021
  • Once assembled, the sofa, two swivel chairs, and two tables were the perfect addition to my deck—at the time.
    — Rachel Weber, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
  • This amber-glass tulip table with swivel chairs pops against the natural wood bookshelves and offers the perfect spot for game night.
    — Lauren Smith, House Beautiful, 17 Apr. 2017
  • Getting your hair done at the salon is a commitment that anyone who has spent three hours in a swivel chair and a chunk of cash can understand.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025

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