chair — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

chair (/tʃeər/)

noun  ·  Beginner  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /tʃeər/

Meaning

Meaning: a seat

A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back.

Examples

🗣 Please pull up a chair and join us at the table.

Etymology

From Latin ‘cathedra’ (seat), via Old French ‘chaiere’.

How & Where It’s Used

One of the most basic pieces of furniture.

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Tags: furniture

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