noun
chaise
shayz
Chaise (noun) means a light, open horse-drawn carriage, typically for one or two people. Example: “They rode into town in an old-fashioned chaise.”
noun
1
A light, open horse-drawn carriage, typically for one or two people.
"They rode into town in an old-fashioned chaise."
2
Short for chaise longue, a long reclining chair.
"She stretched out on the chaise by the pool."
How to use chaise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA light carriage, or, more commonly today, short for "chaise longue" (a reclining lounge chair).
Common pairings
chaise longue
lounge on a chaise
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from French chaise ("chair") — a doublet of "chair" and "cathedra."
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What does “chaise” mean?
The word “chaise” means a light, open horse-drawn carriage, typically for one or two people. In plain terms, a light carriage, or, more commonly today, short for "chaise longue" (a reclining lounge chair).
How do you pronounce “chaise”?
“Chaise” is pronounced shayz (/ʃeɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “chaise” in a sentence?
Here is “chaise” used in a sentence: “They rode into town in an old-fashioned chaise.”
What part of speech is “chaise”?
“Chaise” is a noun.
Where does the word “chaise” come from?
The word “chaise” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French chaise ("chair") — a doublet of "chair" and "cathedra.".
How many meanings does “chaise” have?
“Chaise” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a light, open horse-drawn carriage, typically for one or two people.
