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Definition of recliner

recliner

/rɪˈklaɪ.nɚ/
re · clin · er
Plural:recliners
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recliner Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An armchair or sofa that tilts backward and often extends a footrest when the occupant lowers the chair's back.

Example

"After a long day on his feet, he sank into the leather recliner and elevated his legs."

2

A person who leans back or lies down in a relaxed position.

Example

"In ancient Roman banquets, each recliner rested on a couch while dining."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for recliner

• Nearby Words

reclean
reclinable
recline
recliner
reclosable
reclose
recluse

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'recline' (from Latin 'reclinare', meaning 'to lean back') plus the agentive suffix '-er'. While originally referring to a person who leans back, the furniture sense popularized in the mid-20th century with the invention of mechanical lounging chairs.

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