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Definition of deckchair

deckchair

/ˈdɛkˌtʃɛər/
deck · chair
Plural:deckchairs
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deckchair Lexical Profile

deckchair Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A portable folding chair with a wooden or metal frame and a single strip of canvas or fabric forming the seat and back, used outdoors on beaches, patios, or ship decks.

Example

"We rented two striped deckchairs on the promenade and spent the afternoon watching the waves."

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• Nearby Words

decisively
decisiveness
deck
deckchair
decker
deckhand
decking

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a compound of 'deck' and 'chair', originally referring to the portable folding chairs used by passengers relaxing on the decks of ocean liners.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deckchair. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deckchair
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