wing chair

Thân thiện

A person sits reading a book in a comfortable wing chair.

Definition

Noun: * A large, upholstered armchair with a high back and projecting side pieces ("wings") on either side of the headrest. The wings were originally designed to shield the occupant from drafts and retain heat from a fireplace.

Usage

A "wing chair" is a specific type of furniture. It is used as a comfortable seat, often placed in a living room, library, or study. The term is typically used to describe the object itself.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He settled into the leather wing chair by the fire to read his book.
  • The antique wing chair in the corner was her favorite piece of furniture.
  • We need to reupholster the fabric on the old wing chair.

Advanced Usage

• The style can be specified: , .
• It can be described by its material: , .

Variants and Related Words

• Wingback chair: A common synonym for "wing chair."
• Armchair: A more general term for any chair with side supports for the arms. A wing chair is a type of armchair.
• Easy chair: A general term for a large, comfortable chair. A wing chair is a type of easy chair.

Synonyms

• Wingback chair
• Fireside chair (historically accurate, as they were placed near fireplaces)

Antonyms

• Armless chair
• Side chair
• Stool

Học thuật

Noun

1. easy chair having wings on each side of a high back