swivel chair

noun

: a chair that swivels on its base

Examples of swivel chair in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Teal is a favorite, given its prominence in the family room, with its conversation circle of custom velvet swivel chairs covered in the rich hue. Leilani Marie Labong, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2024 That’s right, Maroon 5’s frontman Adam Levine is taking his swivel chair back. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024 The table and swivel chairs’ weather- and rust-resistant iron frame has powder and e-coating for added durability, and the table has a 1.57-inch hole to place an umbrella for shade. Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 24 May 2024 The spacious swivel chair is made from an inviting bouclé fabric that will also add the right touch of texture to any room. Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for swivel chair 

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Word History

First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swivel chair was in 1860

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“Swivel chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swivel%20chair. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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swivel chair

noun
: a chair that swivels on its base
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