easy chair
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Definition
Noun: A comfortable, padded armchair designed for relaxation. It typically has a high back, armrests, and is often upholstered in soft fabric.
Usage
The term "easy chair" is used to describe a specific type of armchair that prioritizes comfort and ease. It is a common piece of furniture in living rooms, studies, or reading nooks. It is often used for activities like reading, watching television, or resting.
Examples
- After a long day, he sank into his favorite easy chair with a book.
- The living room was furnished with a sofa and a matching easy chair.
- She moved the easy chair closer to the fireplace to stay warm.
Advanced Usage
- "Settle into an easy chair": This phrase emphasizes the act of relaxing comfortably into the chair.
- He settled into the easy chair and soon fell asleep.
- The term can imply a sense of personal ownership or a favorite spot.
- That's grandfather's easy chair; he sits there every evening.
Variants and Related Words
- Armchair: A chair with side supports for the arms. While all easy chairs are armchairs, not all armchairs are as deeply padded or explicitly designed for maximum comfort as an "easy chair."
- Recliner: A type of upholstered armchair that can tilt back and often has a footrest that extends. A recliner is a specific, mechanical kind of easy chair.
- Lounge chair: A comfortable chair for relaxing; it may or may not have arms.
Synonyms
- Armchair
- Lounger
- Fireside chair (when placed by a fireplace)
Antonyms
- Stool (a simple seat without a back or arms)
- Bench (a long, hard seat for multiple people)
- Dining chair (a chair designed for use at a table, typically less padded)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "The seat of honor": While not exclusive to an easy chair, a particularly comfortable or prominent easy chair might be referred to this way in a home.
- Uncle Joe always gets the seat of honor—the big easy chair by the window.
Noun
- a comfortable upholstered armchair