yacht chair
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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
- a light folding armchair for outdoor use