swing chair — A chair suspended by chains or ropes that can move back and forth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A chair suspended by chains or ropes that can move back and forth
Pronunciation (IPA): /swɪŋ tʃɛr/
Example Sentences
- The cat claimed the swing chair as its royal throne.
- My grandmother's swing chair has survived three generations of family gatherings.
- He fell asleep on the swing chair and woke up thinking he was on a boat.
swing chair
NOUN[/swɪŋ tʃɛr/]
A chair suspended by chains or ropes that can move back and forth
A chair suspended by chains or ropes that can move back and forth
On the swing chair, grandmother shows she'll always care and share!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Swing derives from Old English 'swingan', meaning to move back and forth with force. Chair originates from Greek 'kathedra' (a seat), which passed through Old French 'chaiere' before entering Middle English. The compound 'swing chair' emerged as a hybrid term combining these Germanic and Romance-influenced elements to describe a suspended seating furniture.
Breakdown
Swing (Old English swingan, to move back and forth) + Chair (from Greek kathedra via Old French chaiere, meaning seat or sitting place). The compound denotes a piece of furniture designed to rock or sway while seated.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat claimed the swing chair as its royal throne.”
“My grandmother's swing chair has survived three generations of family gatherings.”
“He fell asleep on the swing chair and woke up thinking he was on a boat.”
“The swing chair on the balcony offers a perfect view of the sunset.”
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