chaise longue

IPA/ˌʃeɪz ˈlɒŋ/
IPA/ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔːŋ/

chaise longue — noun

1. an indoor seat with a long, narrow shape, one armrest, and a short back at one e

1.名詞B1
釋義

an indoor seat with a long, narrow shape, one armrest, and a short back at one end, made for sitting or lying down with the legs fully extended

例句

Theo curled up on the library chaise longue and read for two hours.

collocation: curl up on a chaise longue

The antique shop had a beautiful chaise longue with pale blue silk upholstery.

describing appearance: upholstery, fabric

同義詞
  • recliner

    a more common term for a single-seat chair that tilts back; a recliner is usually adjustable, while a chaise longue has a fixed shape

  • lounger

    a general term for any chair designed for lying back; often used for outdoor versions

用法筆記

Often placed in bedrooms, sitting rooms, or libraries. Unlike a sofa, a chaise longue is designed for one person to stretch out fully, with the back supporting only the upper body.

2. a chair made of materials such as plastic, metal, or wood, used outdoors by a sw

2.名詞B1
釋義

a chair made of materials such as plastic, metal, or wood, used outdoors by a swimming pool or in a garden, where a person can lie flat and relax in the sun

例句

Kwame stretched out on a chaise longue by the hotel pool with a cold drink.

collocation: by the hotel pool

Diego set two chaise longues on the patio for him and Valeria to sunbathe.

同義詞
  • sun lounger

    the more common British term for an outdoor reclining chair, especially by a pool or beach

  • deck chair

    a simpler, foldable outdoor chair made of canvas and wood; less supportive than a chaise longue

用法筆記

Also called a 'sun lounger' in British English. Outdoor chaise longues are often foldable or stackable for easy storage.

常見錯誤

❌I sat on a chaise lounge by the pool.
✅I sat on a chaise longue by the pool.
💡The French spelling 'longue' is correct even in English; 'lounge' is a common misspelling.