rocking chair

noun

1. a chair mounted on rockers or springs so as to permit a person to rock back and forth while sitting.

rocking chair

noun

1. a chair set on curving supports so that the sitter may rock backwards and forwards

Word History and Origins

Origin of rocking chair¹

An Americanism dating back to 1750–60

Example Sentences

But Cracker Barrel’s porch and rocking chairs are good enough for a road rest, and if you like the food, more power to you.

From Salon

Stores typically have a front porch with rocking chairs, and a gift shop.

From BBC

The chain purported to bring a “country hospitality experience to the big city,” complete with “entertainment on the front porch, rocking chairs, classic Cracker Barrel games and crave-worthy food.”

From Los Angeles Times

The left-hander would take one more trip around the league, then settle into a rocking chair and wait for the Hall of Fame to call.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe I should break out the rocking chair and reminisce on the career that was.

From Los Angeles Times