chaise
noun
\ ˈshāz
, ˈshez\
, ˈshez\
Definition of chaise
1
: any of various light horse-drawn vehicles: such as
a
: a 2-wheeled carriage for one or two persons with a folding top
b
: post chaise
2
: chaise longue
Examples of chaise in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In the paintings, Cleopatra is almost always draped over a bed or chaise, as if waiting for a lover. — Anne Boyer, Harper's magazine, "Bed Death & Beyond," 19 Aug. 2019 The camera briskly pans to a phalanx of leisurely ladies perched atop their chaises. — Kevin Noble Maillard, New York Times, "‘Stranger Things’: Mrs. Wheeler and Billy Pick Up Where They Left Off," 4 July 2019 The Edge hosts poolside parties with floating cocktails and canapes; Point Pool is outfitted with chaises and cabanas; and the Meandering Pool is for those staying in swim-out suites. — Melanie Reffes, USA TODAY, "After Hurricane Irma, St. Martin resorts have rebuilt to become bigger and better," 2 July 2019 There are ample chaises and sectionals for lounging, stadium-style seating for swim competition crowds and a poolside steam room. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Mission Beach Plunge pool reopens after 5 years and $12M in fixes," 3 July 2019 In the 1920s Le Corbusier had the LC4 chaise, and in the ’30s witnessed Streamlined Moderne. — Bonnie Mccarthy, chicagotribune.com, "The designer secret for decorating tight spaces? Curves," 24 June 2019 The Drillium chair and chaise were inspired by aircraft construction and bones. — Washington Post, "RIGHT AT HOME: Outdoor decor that’s ‘out there’ and edgy," 19 June 2019 The bed and the chaise are connected via an elongated navy-leather headboard designed by the Rockwell Group, which conceived the hotel’s interiors. — Howie Kahn, WSJ, "The Hotel Where You’ll Be ‘Sleep-Coached’ Into Bed," 27 Mar. 2019 The chaises are by McKinnon and Harris, the pool surround is Arizona sandstone, and the front door is painted in Benjamin Moore's Galaxy; the pond beyond was installed by water-garden designer Anthony Archer-Wills. — Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor, "HOUSE TOUR: A Minimalist, Moroccan-Inspired Pool House In New York," 29 June 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'chaise.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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