straight chair

Thân thiện

A student sits in a straight chair at a wooden desk.

Definition

Noun: A chair with a vertical back support and no armrests. This type of chair is characterized by its simple, upright design.

Usage

The term "straight chair" is used to describe a specific, functional style of seating. It emphasizes the absence of arms and the straight (not reclined) line of the back support. It is often found in dining rooms, kitchens, or as occasional seating.

Examples

• The dining set included a table and six matching straight chairs.
• She pulled up a simple straight chair to the desk.
• The waiting room had several straight chairs lined up against the wall.

Advanced Usage

• The term can imply a chair that is utilitarian or less comfortable for prolonged sitting than an upholstered armchair.
  • "He was offered the plush sofa but chose to sit on a straight chair near the door."

Variants and Related Words

• Side chair: A very common synonym for a straight chair, often used in dining settings.
• Armchair: A chair with side supports for the arms, explicitly a straight chair.
• Ladder-back chair: A type of straight chair where the back is made of horizontal slats between two vertical posts.

Synonyms

• Side chair
• Dining chair (when used in that context)

Antonyms

• Armchair
• Recliner
• Rocking chair

Học thuật

Noun

1. a straight-backed chair without arms

Từ đồng nghĩa

• side chair