Phrase Hound found 185 phrases and 80 compound words that contain chair. The most common are listed below. Open chair in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 185
- rocking chairA chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked (swung) back and forth.
- office chairA chair that is designed for use at a desk in an office. It is generally comfortable and adjustable and can swivel 360 degrees and has wheels.
- electric chairA chair-like device used for performing execution by electrocution.
- chair of stateA chair reserved for a monarch or other person in authority, often with a canopy hung over it.
- easy chairA comfortable chair, often well upholstered; a lounge chair.
- take the chairTo chair; to preside over as chairperson.
- deck chairA folding chair in which a wooden frame supports a length of canvas; traditionally used on the beach or onboard a liner.
- wheel-chairUncommon form of wheelchair
- high chairAlternative form of highchair: An elevated chair, often including a built-in tray, used for feeding babies and toddlers.
- taken the chairpast participle of take the chair: To chair; to preside over as chairperson.
- takes the chairthird-person singular simple present indicative of take the chair: To chair; to preside over as chairperson.
- taking the chairpresent participle and gerund of take the chair
- took the chairsimple past of take the chair
- take a chairTo sit down (usually, but not always, in a chair).
- vice chairvice chairman, vice chairperson
- beach chairA special chair designed to provide comfort and protection from sun, wind, rain, and sand on beaches frequented by tourists.
- co-chairOne of a group of chairpersons.
- sedan chairAn open or enclosed chair raised on poles and carried by people or animals, used as a mode of transport.
- dining chairA chair, usually in a dining room, designed to be used at a dining table.
- pool chairA sunlounger.
- folding chairA light portable chair that can be stored in a stack, row or on a specially designed cart. They are produced in a variety of styles, folding mechanisms and materials.
- wing chairA chair with a high back from which project small side pieces, originally to protect from draught
- taken a chairpast participle of take a chair: To sit down (usually, but not always, in a chair).
- takes a chairthird-person singular simple present indicative of take a chair: To sit down (usually, but not always, in a chair).
- taking a chairpresent participle and gerund of take a chair
Compound words 80
- chairpersonA chairman or chairwoman, someone who presides over a meeting, board, etc.
- chairfulA person (of a particular quality) that sits in a chair.
- UnchairA commune of Marne department, France.
- campchairA foldable chair designed for camping.
- headchairPart of a block switch on a railway line that the ends of the moveable rails rest on, and to which the stationary rails are attached.
- chairborneEmployed to work in an office, etc. and not out in the field; having a sedentary job.
- chairholdingHaving the role of academic chair.
- chairmakerA manufacturer of chairs.
- chairshotA strike on an opponent with a chair.
- enchairedseated in or on a chair