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Definition of wingchair

wingchair

/ˈwɪŋˌtʃɛr/
wing · chair
Plural:wingchairs
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wingchair Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An upholstered easy chair with a high back and side projections (wings) extending forward from the backrest to shield the occupant from drafts.

Example

"She curled up in the leather wingchair by the fireplace with a novel."

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• Nearby Words

wing
wingback
wingbeat
wingchair
wingding
wingdings
winged

Word Origin & Etymology

Introduced in late 17th-century England, this style of chair was originally designed with high, projecting side panels ('wings') to shield the occupant's head and torso from drafts while trapping the radiant heat of a nearby fireplace.

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