Chaise lounge

Chaise Lounge

Meaning

The American spelling for the piece of furniture known elsewhere as a chaise longue.

Examples

You must be tired. Why don’t you lie down on the chaise lounge?

Where did it originate?

USA, late 19th century. The misspelling of ‘chaise longue’ causes some amusement in France.

Where is it used?

USA.

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