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.
Spanish: sillasPortuguese (BR): cadeirasPortuguese (PT): cadeirasChinese (Simplified): 椅子Chinese (Traditional): 椅子Hindi: कुर्सियाँArabic: كراسٍBengali: চেয়ারগুলোRussian: стульяJapanese: 椅子Vietnamese: ghếKorean: 의자들Turkish: sandalyelerUrdu: کرسیاںIndonesian: kursi
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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