adj

reclining

Reclining (adj) means Able to be tilted back into a more horizontal, relaxed position. Example: “The airline added reclining seats to its business class cabin.”

adj

Able to be tilted back into a more horizontal, relaxed position.

"The airline added reclining seats to its business class cabin."

noun

The act of leaning or lying back.

"His reclining on the sofa all afternoon annoyed his flatmates."

How to use reclining

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLeaning or tilting backward into a resting position.

Common pairings

reclining chair reclining seat fully reclining

Word forms

reclinings plural

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Rhymes for reclining

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reclining” mean?

The word “reclining” means able to be tilted back into a more horizontal, relaxed position. In plain terms, leaning or tilting backward into a resting position.

How do you use “reclining” in a sentence?

Here is “reclining” used in a sentence: “The airline added reclining seats to its business class cabin.”

What part of speech is “reclining”?

Depending on how it is used, “reclining” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “reclining” have?

“Reclining” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: able to be tilted back into a more horizontal, relaxed position.