recliner

noun

re·​clin·​er ri-ˈklī-nər How to pronounce recliner (audio)
: a chair with an adjustable back and footrest

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But then comes the ad, a full-screen photo of a hideous brown leather recliner. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026 The headliner of the cabin is a dual-recliner front lounge that gives way to a Murphy bed at night. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 Prosecutors also described a recliner where Hastert often sat in the locker room with a direct view of the stalls where the boys showered. — Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026 Chill Island has hot tubs and recliners, Thrill Island has the largest waterpark at sea. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recliner

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of recliner was in 1882

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“Recliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recliner. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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