wing chair
noun[C]
uk/ˌwɪŋ ˈtʃeər/us/ˌwɪŋ ˈtʃer/(alsowinged chair)anarmchair(= acomfortablechairwithsidesthatsupportyourarms)that has a high back from whichlargesidepiecesstickout at thetop:
Iboughtapairofwingchairsupholsteredinredvelvet.
Thesittingroomisfurnishedwith cream-colouredsofasandwingedchairs.
Synonyms
wing-backed chair
wingback
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- Herfatherwassittingin thewingchairwith thebabyon hislap.
- In thehotellobby, a man withwhitehairissittingin awingchairreadingthenewspaper.
- Thewingchairhas for manyyearsbeen aclassicofinteriordesign.
- She went to awingchairby thefireplaceandshookthemiddle-agedwoman who wassleepingthere.
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