A1noun 1K

Chair

🇬🇧 UK /["/tʃeə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tʃer/"]/

Meaning of Chair

a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back, a seat and four legs

In simple words: A piece of furniture for sitting on, usually with four legs and a back.

Chair in a sentence

• I need a chair to sit on while I work.
• The chair in the living room is very comfortable.
• Can you bring me that chair from the other room?
• She was elected as the chair of the committee.
• The chair called the meeting to order.
• We need to find a new chair for the kitchen table.
• The professor is the chair of the department at the university.
• I found a beautiful antique chair at the flea market.

How to use Chair

Used in everyday conversation. Appropriate in both casual and formal settings, but avoid using it in technical discussions where a more specific type of seating might be relevant.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'chair' as a 'seat of care' where you rest.

Related words

Collocations with Chair

• comfortable
• comfy
• cushioned
• row
• set
• draw up
• pull up
• pull out
• be placed
• stand
• swivel
• arm
• back
• leg
• into a/​the chair
• in a/​the chair
• on a/​the chair
• the arm of a chair
• the back of a chair
• the edge of a chair
• acting
• deputy
• honorary
• occupy
• take
• address (something to)
• in the chair
• professorial
• hold
• occupy
• appoint somebody to

Synonyms for Chair

• seat
• stool
• armchair
• bench
• recliner

Opposites of Chair

• stand
• shuffle

Common mistakes with Chair

• Confusing it with 'stool', which lacks a back.
• Using 'chair' to refer to a soft seat like a sofa.
• Saying 'a chair' instead of 'the chair' in specific contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Chair

What does Chair mean?

A piece of furniture for sitting on, usually with four legs and a back.

What is the definition of Chair?

a piece of furniture for one person to sit on, with a back, a seat and four legs

How do you use Chair in a sentence?

I need a chair to sit on while I work.

Can you give another example of Chair?

The chair in the living room is very comfortable.

What are synonyms for Chair?

Common alternatives include seat, stool, armchair, bench, recliner.

What is the opposite of Chair?

Opposite meanings include stand, shuffle.

What words go with Chair?

It commonly pairs with comfortable, comfy, cushioned, row, set, draw up, pull up, pull out, be placed, stand, swivel, arm, back, leg, into a/​the chair, in a/​the chair, on a/​the chair, the arm of a chair, the back of a chair, the edge of a chair, acting, deputy, honorary, occupy, take, address (something to), in the chair, professorial, hold, occupy, appoint somebody to.

What are common mistakes when using Chair?

Confusing it with 'stool', which lacks a back. Using 'chair' to refer to a soft seat like a sofa. Saying 'a chair' instead of 'the chair' in specific contexts.

How do you pronounce Chair?

US: /["/tʃer/"]/, UK: /["/tʃeə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Chair?

Used in everyday conversation. Appropriate in both casual and formal settings, but avoid using it in technical discussions where a more specific type of seating might be relevant.

What CEFR level is Chair?

"Chair" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.