chaise lounge

noun

ˈshāz-ˈlau̇nj ˈchās-

ˈshez-

: chaise longue

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Read on for more outdoor seating deals to shop this week, including a rocking bistro set, a stylish rattan egg chair, and a chaise lounge duo marked down by 66%. — Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026 The smaller adults’ pool has six cabanas and around two dozen chaise lounges, but never seems to be too crowded to find a seat, remaining gloriously tranquil from morning until night. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026 Kick back and relax on this reclining outdoor chaise lounge. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 12 June 2026 The spirit of escapism lends itself naturally to a repeatable routine from beach to pool to chaise lounge and back. — Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chaise lounge

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Etymology

by folk etymology from French chaise longue

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chaise lounge was in 1804

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chaise lounge

noun

ˈshāz-ˈlau̇nj ˈchās-

: chaise longue

Etymology

from chaise longue; the spelling lounge influenced by the more familiar English word lounge "sofa"

chaise lounge

noun

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