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High Chair Definition, Uses & Examples
Meaning 1：baby's elevated feeding chair (High chair)
High chair
/ˈhaɪ ˌtʃeər/
n.
A special chair for babies or young children to sit in at the table, usually with a tray for eating.
baby's elevated feeding chair
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/ˈbeɪbiːz ˈɛləveɪtɪd ˈfiːdɪŋ tʃeər/
n.
A chair designed for infants or toddlers, raised on legs so the child can sit at a table with adults, often featuring a tray and safety harness.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
High (Old English 'heah' meaning tall) + Chair (Old French 'chaiere' meaning seat).
💡 Mnemonic
Picture a tall chair with a baby sitting high above the floor, safely strapped for mealtime.
📖 Example
Every morning, little Leo eats his cereal in his high chair while watching birds outside the window.
Every morning, little Leo eats his cereal in his high chair while watching birds outside the window.
🔗 Collocations
wooden high chair – A high chair made of wood.
high chair tray – The detachable tray attached to a high chair for holding food.
adjustable high chair – A high chair with adjustable height and recline options.
🔄 Synonyms
baby chair (n.) – A general term for a chair designed for infants.
feeding chair (n.) – A chair specifically made for feeding babies.
toddler chair (n.) – A small chair for a toddler, sometimes elevated.
🚫 Antonyms
adult chair (n.) – A full-sized chair for adults without elevation.
📖 Cultural Story
High chairs date back to medieval Europe, used to elevate children to table height. The modern baby high chair with a tray became popular in the 19th century.
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