rocking chair

noun

: a chair mounted on rockers

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The Coligny Beach Park also has lots of amenities too: gazebos with swings, a fountain with synchronized jets, seating areas (including rocking chairs), beach matting for wheelchair access, outdoor showers, and a free parking area. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 16 May 2025 The product, which converts from a high chair into a low chair, rocking chair and slide, was sold exclusively at Amazon.com from October 2023 to November 2024 for between $70 and $90. Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 21 May 2025 The lodge occupies a former Army barracks, with fire pits, rocking chairs, and postcard-worthy views of the Golden Gate Bridge. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 The shaded exterior porches exude Southern charm with rocking chairs, colorful floral pillows in sitting areas, large blooming flower pots and lush grounds. Amy Bentley, Oc Register, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for rocking chair

Word History

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rocking chair was in 1766

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“Rocking chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocking%20chair. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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rocking chair

noun
: a chair mounted on rockers

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