CHAISE LONGUE


Meaning of CHAISE LONGUE in English

[ 'lɒŋg ]

( US also chaise lounge )

■ noun ( plural chaises longues pronunciation same)

1》 a sofa with a backrest at only one end.

2》 N. Amer. a sunbed or other chair with a lengthened seat for reclining on.

Origin

C19: Fr., lit. 'long chair'.

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