folding-chair
Definition
- Noun:
- Portable seating device: "folding-chair" is a chair that can be collapsed or folded into a compact form for storage or transport.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We brought a folding-chair to the beach so we could sit comfortably on the sand. (A portable chair that collapses for easy carrying.)
- The folding-chair was stored in the closet when not in use. (A chair that folds flat for compact storage.)
Advanced Usage
"to set up a folding-chair": to unfold and prepare a folding-chair for use.
- She set up a folding-chair in the garden to enjoy the afternoon sun. (She unfolded the chair and placed it ready for sitting.)
"to pack away a folding-chair": to fold and store a folding-chair after use.
- After the picnic, he packed away the folding-chair in its carrying bag. (He folded the chair and put it back into storage.)
Variants and Related Words
Folding (adj): capable of being folded or bent into a smaller shape.
- The folding table is easy to store. (The table can be collapsed for storage.)
Chair (n): a seat with a back, typically for one person.
- She sat on a wooden chair at the dining table. (A standard piece of furniture for sitting.)
Synonyms
Collapsible chair: a chair designed to be folded up for convenience.
- The collapsible chair is perfect for camping trips. (A chair that can be reduced in size.)
Portable seat: a seat that is easy to carry or move.
- He brought a portable seat to the outdoor concert. (A lightweight, movable seating option.)
Phrasal Verbs
Fold up: to collapse or make something smaller by bending.
- He folded up the folding-chair and put it in the trunk. (He collapsed the chair into its compact form.)
Set up: to arrange or prepare something for use.
- They set up several folding-chairs for the meeting. (They unfolded and placed the chairs ready.)
Related Idioms
- Not a word or phrase directly related to "folding-chair" in common idioms. (This word is specific and literal, with no idiomatic usage.)