Definition

Noun: 1. A long chair designed for reclining: A piece of furniture, typically with an elongated seat and a backrest at one end, intended for a person to lie back and rest in a semi-reclined or fully reclined position. It is often associated with relaxation and leisure.

Examples of Usage

Advanced Usage

• The term chaise longue is a direct borrowing from French, where it literally means "long chair." In English, it is sometimes pronounced or spelled as "chaise lounge," which is considered a folk etymology but is widely used, especially in casual or commercial contexts.
• It is often used to evoke a sense of classic elegance, comfort, or luxury in interior design descriptions.

Variants and Related Words

• Chaise lounge (noun): A common variant spelling and pronunciation of .
• Daybed (noun): A similar piece of furniture that can function as both a sofa and a bed, often with a back and sides.
• Recamier (noun): A specific style of chaise longue with a high, curved headrest and no backrest, named after a famous French painting.

Synonyms

• Lounge chair
• Recliner (though this often implies a mechanical chair)
• Fainting couch (a historical term for a similar piece)

Related Idioms or Phrases

• To take to one's chaise longue: A somewhat archaic or literary phrase meaning to retire to rest, often due to feeling unwell or needing repose.
  • Feeling a headache coming on, she decided to take to her chaise longue for an hour.

Noun

1. a long chair; for reclining