lawn chair
Definition
Noun A lightweight, portable chair designed for temporary outdoor seating, typically on a lawn or in a garden. It is often made of materials like aluminum, plastic, or wood with a fabric or plastic sling seat and back.
Usage
The term "lawn chair" specifically refers to a type of chair intended for casual, temporary outdoor use. It is not meant for permanent patio furniture or indoor dining chairs.
Examples
- We set up some lawn chairs in the backyard for the barbecue.
- He unfolded a lawn chair and sat down to watch the sunset.
- Please bring the lawn chairs inside if it looks like rain.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes be used generically to refer to any simple, portable chair used outdoors, even if not strictly on a lawn (e.g., at a campsite or beach).
- In some contexts, "lawn chair" is used interchangeably with "deck chair," though a deck chair may have a slightly different, often reclining, design.
Variants and Related Words
- Deck chair: A similar portable outdoor chair, often with an adjustable reclining back.
- Folding chair: A broader category that includes chairs designed to fold for storage, which can be used indoors or outdoors. Many lawn chairs are folding chairs.
- Patio chair: This may imply a sturdier, more permanent outdoor chair, often part of a matching set with a table.
Synonyms
- Garden chair
- Outdoor chair
- Portable chair
Antonyms
- Armchair
- Dining chair
- Sofa
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Lawn chair concert: An informal event where attendees watch a performance from their own lawn chairs.
- The town's summer band series is a popular lawn chair concert event.
Noun
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chair left outside for use on a lawn or in a garden
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