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Synonyms for chair

Grammar : Noun
Spell : chair
Phonetic Transcription : tʃɛər

Top 10 synonyms for chair
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Définition of chair

Origin :
  • early 13c., chaere, from Old French chaiere "chair, seat, throne" (12c.; Modern French chaire "pulpit, throne;" the more modest sense having gone since 16c. with variant form chaise), from Latin cathedra "seat" (see cathedral).
  • Figurative sense of "authority" was in Middle English, of bishops and professors. Meaning "office of a professor" (1816) is extended from the seat from which a professor lectures (mid-15c.). Meaning "seat of a person presiding at meeting" is from 1640s. As short for electric chair from 1900.
  • noun single-seat furniture
  • noun person in or position of authority
Example sentences :
  • He sat down in a chair, and stretched out his legs, with an air of being at home.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Percval quickly helped him into a chair, where he became limp.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "I knew he'd plunge," he said, taking the chair proffered him, near Shepler's desk.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • His shoulders over-flowed the back of his chair, which creaked whenever he moved.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Grace sprang from her chair and began slipping into her wraps.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • "Then the game is three-handed," said Henry as he got up from his chair.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Opposite him sat a tall fellow very erect and stiff in his chair.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • "In spite of it and because of it," he said, drawing up a chair near to her.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • Austin rose and bent over Katherine's chair in some concern.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • "You promised to drive with me," he said, following her to a chair in which she sat.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
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