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chair

/tʃeər/

[/tʃeər/]

a seat

Beginnernoun

Definition

A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back.

Example

Please pull up a chair and join us at the table.

Please pull up a chair and join us at the table.

Etymology

From Latin 'cathedra' (seat), via Old French 'chaiere'.

How & Where It’s Used

One of the most basic pieces of furniture.

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furniture

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