chaise longue
noun[C]
uk/ˌʃez ˈlɔ̃ːŋ/us/ˌʃez ˈlɔ̃ːŋ/pluralchaises longuesuk/ˌʃezˈlɔ̃ːŋ/us/ˌʃez ˈlɔ̃ːŋ/along,lowseat, with anarmat onesideand usually alowback alonghalfofitslength, that apersoncanstretchout his or herlegson:
躺椅Sittingregallyon thechaiselongue in the 60ftlivingroomwas Vivien.
Therangeincludesawiderangeofchairs,sofasandchaiseslongues.

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US
aseatforsittingonoutdoors, that apersoncanstretchouttheirlegson:
She wassunbathingon achaiselongue in thegarden.
Three of ussatonchaiseslongues beside thepool.
Synonym
lounger

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- She waslyingon achaiselongue in herroom,readinganovel.
- Herfavouritehomecomfortis thechaiselongue she has just hadupholsteredinleopardprint.
- Enjoy thesunin achaiselonguedrawnrightup to theCaribbeanSea.
Chairs & seats
- armchair
- armrest
- banquette
- bar stool
- beach chair
- high chair
- living room suite
- lounger
- love seat
- ottoman
- perch
- saddle
- seating
- settee
- shooting stick
- shotgun
- snuggler
- stall
- stool
- window seat