corner-chair
Definition
Noun: - A type of chair designed to fit into a corner: "corner-chair" refers to a chair that is shaped to be placed in the corner of a room, often with a triangular or angled seat and back, allowing it to sit snugly against two walls. - A chair used near a fireplace: In some historical contexts, a "corner-chair" is a chair placed beside a hearth or fireplace, typically for warmth and comfort.
Usage Examples
- (A chair designed to occupy a corner space.)
- (A chair used beside a hearth.)
Advanced Usage
- "to sit in a corner-chair": to take a seat in a chair that is positioned in a corner.
- He sat in the corner-chair and read his book, feeling secluded from the rest of the room. (He occupied a chair in a corner, enjoying privacy.)
Variants and Related Words
- Corner (n): the place where two walls meet.
- The corner of the room was empty. (The area where two walls converge.)
- Chair (n): a piece of furniture for sitting on, typically with a back and four legs.
- She pulled up a chair to the table. (A seat for one person.)
Synonyms
- Corner seat: a seat designed for a corner.
- Angle chair: a chair with an angled design for corners.
Related Idioms
- To paint oneself into a corner: to create a situation from which escape is difficult (not directly related to the chair, but uses "corner" metaphorically).
- He painted himself into a corner by making too many promises. (He trapped himself in a difficult situation.)