Definition

Noun: A yacht chair is a lightweight, foldable armchair specifically designed for use outdoors, often in leisure settings such as on the deck of a boat (yacht), in a garden, or at a patio.

Usage

This noun refers to a specific type of portable furniture. It is typically used to describe a comfortable, collapsible chair that is easy to transport and store, making it ideal for temporary outdoor seating.

Examples

• We set up the yacht chairs on the sundeck to watch the sunset.
• For the garden party, they provided several comfortable yacht chairs.
• He unfolded a yacht chair and settled in with a book.

Advanced Usage

The term can imply a sense of leisure, comfort, and nautical or outdoor recreation, even when not used on an actual yacht. * The director's yacht chair, placed beside the film set, became his favorite spot.

Variants and Related Words

• Deck chair: A very similar type of folding outdoor chair, often made of wood and canvas. While often used interchangeably, a "deck chair" may not always have arms.
• Folding chair: A more general term for any chair that folds, which may or may not have arms and may be for indoor or outdoor use.
• Camp chair: A portable, often folding chair designed for camping or outdoor events, usually made of aluminum and fabric.

Synonyms

• Folding armchair
• Portable chair
• Leisure chair

Antonyms

• Armchair (specifically a fixed, upholstered indoor chair)
• Throne
• Bench

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Yacht chair cushion: A padded cushion designed to fit a yacht chair for added comfort.
• Folding yacht chair: A redundant but sometimes used phrase emphasizing the chair's collapsible feature.

Noun

1. a light folding armchair for outdoor use