chairs

word · lemma: chair

/ˈtʃɛɹz/
chairz
/tʃˈeəz/
chairz

Definition

Chairs are pieces of furniture made for one person to sit on, usually with a seat, legs, and a back. The word is the plural of 'chair'.

Usage & Nuances

Use 'chair' for one and 'chairs' for more than one. Common combinations include 'dining chairs', 'office chairs', and 'folding chairs'. Don't confuse the furniture meaning with 'chair' meaning the person who leads a meeting or department.

Example Sentences

We need four chairs for the table.

basic

Please put the chairs by the wall.

basic

The classroom has new chairs.

basic

Can you grab a couple more chairs? People are still coming.

natural

These chairs look nice, but they aren't very comfortable.

natural

We stacked the chairs after the meeting to save space.

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