wingback
noun[C]
uk/ˈwɪŋ.bæk/us/ˈwɪŋ.bæk/(alsowingback chair)anarmchair(= acomfortablechairwithsidesthatsupportyourarms)that has a high back from whichlargesidepiecesstickout at thetop:
Shesettledinto abigleatherwingback in thespaciouslounge.
There was acosywingbackchairI couldcurlup in andreadabook.
Synonyms
wing chair
wing-backed chair
another spelling ofwing back
- Thewingchair, or wingback as it is alsoknown, is aclassicininteriordesign.
- Apairof good wingbackchairsmadenearly£200 at thesale.
- Theysatinmatchingwingbackchairs, andsharedasinglelightbetween them.
Chairs & seats
- -seater
- armchair
- armrest
- banquette
- bar stool
- beach chair
- front seat
- high chair
- living room suite
- lounger
- love seat
- perch
- saddle
- seating
- settee
- shooting stick
- shotgun
- stall
- stool
- window seat