wing-backed chair
noun[C]
uk/ˌwɪŋ.bækt ˈtʃeər/us/ˌwɪŋ.bækt ˈtʃer/anarmchair(= acomfortablechairwithsidesthatsupportyourarms)that has a high back from whichlargesidepiecesstickout at thetop:
There was a wing-backedchairto theleftof thefireplace.
Synonyms
wing chair
wingback
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- Shefellinto the wing-backedchair.
- A wing-backedchair,threadbareand withbrokensprings, wasdrawnup infrontof theelectricfire.
- Theburntumberpainton thewallscomplementsthewarmgoldpatternon her grandmother's wing-backedchairs
Chairs & seats
- -seater
- armchair
- armrest
- banquette
- bar stool
- beach chair
- front seat
- high chair
- living room suite
- lounger
- love seat
- perch
- saddle
- seating
- settee
- shooting stick
- shotgun
- stall
- stool
- window seat