Synonyms for

Chair

Verb / tʃer / Another word for chair — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A piece of furniture for sitting on, typically with a back and four legs.

Synonyms & similar words

hotseat chairman moderate deathchair lead chairperson president chairwoman electricchair professorship seat throne stool bench couch ottoman recliner settee sofa armchair wheelchair swing

Synonyms by register

Formal

seat bench stool

Informal

seat stool pew

Literary

throne sedan

Antonyms

standing floor ground standing room open

Common collocations

  • armchair
  • rocking chair
  • office chair
  • dining chair
  • take a chair
  • sit on the chair
  • pull up a chair

Word family

noun chair
verb chair
adjective chair-bound

Usage note

While 'chair' can refer to any piece of furniture for sitting, it often implies a seat with a back and arms. The verb 'to chair' means to preside over a meeting.

Example sentences

  1. I need a chair to sit on for dinner.
  2. The teacher sat in the big chair at the front of the classroom.
  3. I like to rock in my rocking chair while I read.
  4. The office chair was uncomfortable and made my back hurt.
  5. The baby sat in the high chair and ate his breakfast.

Quotes

  • A chair's function is not just to provide a place to sit; it is to provide a medium for self-expression.
  • A chair is a very difficult object. A skyscraper is almost easier. That is why Chippendale is famous.
  • A comfortable chair is a good thing for a person to have.

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