chaise longue

[sheyz lawng, cheyz, shez lawng] / ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ, ˌtʃeɪz, ʃɛz ˈlɔ̃g /

NOUN

couch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bed chair lounge

STRONG

chesterfield davenport daybed divan ottoman settee

WEAK

love seat resting place

NOUN

sofa

Synonyms

STRONGEST

love seat settee

STRONG

chesterfield davenport daybed divan futon ottoman

WEAK

convertible couch sofa bed window seat

Example Sentences

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The gurney that rolls out of the ambulance makes for an excellent chaise longue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024

The photo of the sheep on the chaise longue was shrunk to about the size of a postage stamp.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2023

She's like, "Shall I just make up the chaise longue for you?"

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2022

For a nursery with lots of space, Risdon purchased a chaise longue.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2021

Juliet was lying on a chaise longue, dribbling onto the cushions.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer