noun

chairs

chairs

We need more chairs for the party.

We need more chairs for the party.

The chairs are arranged in a circle.

The chairs are arranged in a circle.

((a/the/this...)) chair a piece of furniture for one person to sit on. This is a comfortable chair.

Synonyms: seat, stool, bench

From Old French 'chaiere', from Latin 'cathedra' meaning 'seat'.

A 'chair' has a back for support, which distinguishes it from a 'stool'.

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