Word
chaise
US/ˈʃeɪz/
UK/ʃˈeɪz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a long, low chair where you can stretch out your legs and lean back to rest.
n. a long upholstered seat for reclining, with a backrest and often a raised end to support the arm or back.
Examples
“She rests on the chaise with a book.”
“After lunch she stretches out on the chaise by the window to read for an hour.”
“The antique chaise in the corner, its velvet worn thin by decades of afternoon naps, still invites anyone who enters to sit and stay a while.”
Examples
simple
“She rests on the chaise with a book.”
contextual
“After lunch she stretches out on the chaise by the window to read for an hour.”
complex
“The antique chaise in the corner, its velvet worn thin by decades of afternoon naps, still invites anyone who enters to sit and stay a while.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “chaise” in context.
Verb
01. lounge on chaise
“He lounged on the chaise watching the rain outside.”
verb + prep + noun
02. move chaise
“He moved the chaise closer to the fireplace for warmth.”
verb + noun
03. place chaise
“She placed the chaise beside the bookshelf for afternoon reading.”
verb + noun
04. position chaise
“They positioned the chaise to face the French windows.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. antique chaise
“She found an antique chaise at the flea market and restored it.”
adj + noun
06. elegant chaise
“An elegant chaise completed the boutique hotel's lobby decor.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. chaise cover
“She ordered a linen chaise cover to protect the silk.”
noun + noun
08. chaise cushion
“The chaise cushion needs cleaning after years of use.”
noun + noun
09. chaise longue
“She bought a classic chaise longue for the conservatory.”
noun + noun
10. a victorian chaise longue
“A Victorian chaise longue stood beneath the portrait.”
11. drape yourself over the chaise
“She draped herself over the chaise for the photoshoot.”
12. recline on a velvet chaise
“He reclined on a velvet chaise with his headphones on.”
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French chaise. Doublet of cathedra and chair.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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