recliner

Everyday

1. A recliner is a soft armchair whose back can lean back and whose footrest can come up, so you can lie back comfortably. tree →
2. Some car, plane or cinema seats are also called recliners. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life Grandad's recliner in the living room is a cosy place to read or nap. Phrases: «lean back in the recliner», «a reclining seat».

Examples

• Grandpa fell asleep in his recliner. tree →
• Pull the lever and the recliner leans back. tree →
• The cinema has big recliners with cup holders. tree →
• Don't let small children climb on the footrest of the recliner; fingers can get caught. tree →
• Dad watched the match from his recliner. tree →
• The new recliner was the comfiest chair in the house. tree →

Note

Countable: recliner, recliners. Verb: «recline» = lean back. The moving parts of a recliner can trap fingers or pets, so be careful when closing it.