yacht chair
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5.5
- noun
- /jɑt tʃɛr/
- She unfolded the yacht chair and settled in to watch the sunset from the boat.
Examples
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She sat in a yacht chair on the deck.
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A classic yacht chair adds both style and comfort to any patio.
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We stored the yacht chairs below deck to keep them dry during the storm.
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I love relaxing in my yacht chair by the sea.
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After a long sail, we relaxed in the yacht chair on the deck, enjoying the sunset over the water.
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She brought her favorite yacht chair to the marina for a comfortable spot to read.
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The crew set up several yacht chairs for the guests to enjoy the view of the coastline.
Synonyms
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1.6
A folding outdoor chair with a wooden frame and a cloth seat used for sitting in the sun
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1.9
A folding chair with a cloth seat for sitting on the beach
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A small folding chair you use outdoors, for example when camping
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Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: a 'yacht chair' is simply a chair associated with or designed for a yacht, which a learner who knows 'yacht' (a large boat) and 'chair' (a seat) can infer. This noun–noun compound follows common cross-linguistic patterns for naming objects by their typical setting or use, so a B1 learner would readily understand it.
Etymology
Yacht chair comes from chairs made for yachts and used on a boat's deck, where people wanted a small, light seat they could fold and put away. That's why yacht chair now means 'a light, folding armchair for outdoor use', often used on boats or patios.