easy-chair

She relaxes in her easy-chair by the fireplace.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A comfortable chair: "easy-chair" refers to a large, soft, upholstered chair designed for relaxation, typically with armrests. It is intended to provide comfort and ease while sitting, often used for reading, resting, or watching television.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He sank into his favourite easy-chair after a long day at work. (A comfortable chair for relaxation.)
  • The living room was furnished with a leather easy-chair and a matching sofa. (A large, soft chair with armrests.)

Advanced Usage

• "to sit in an easy-chair": to occupy such a chair for relaxation.

  • She prefers to sit in an easy-chair by the fireplace in winter. (She likes to relax in a comfortable chair.)

• "an easy-chair with a footstool": a chair paired with a small stool for resting the feet, enhancing comfort.

  • The reading nook had an easy-chair with a matching footstool. (A comfortable chair with a footrest.)

Variants and Related Words

• Easy-chair (n): the same as "easy-chair," but note that it is sometimes written as a hyphenated compound. No separate forms exist; the term is fixed.

Synonyms

• Armchair: a chair with side supports for the arms, often similar in comfort.
  • He dozed off in his armchair. (A comfortable chair with armrests.)
• Recliner: a chair that can tilt back, often with a footrest, for maximum relaxation.
  • She bought a recliner for the home theatre. (A chair that leans back.)

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms specifically using "easy-chair" as a standalone term. However, the concept appears in phrases like:
  • "to be in the easy-chair position": to be in a comfortable, relaxed state.
  • After retiring, he found himself in the easy-chair position, enjoying life. (In a relaxed, comfortable situation.)