Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of chair
"The conference room was full of chairs waiting for the attendees to arrive."
In plain English: Chairs are pieces of furniture with a seat and legs that you sit on.
"We need to bring more chairs for the guests before dinner starts."
Usage: Use "chairs" to refer to multiple seats designed for one person each, such as those found in a dining room or waiting area. Do not confuse this plural noun with the verb form, which means to provide someone with a seat.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of chair
"The committee will chair a meeting next Monday to discuss the new budget."
In plain English: To chair means to be in charge of running a meeting or event.
"After a long day, he sat down in his favorite armchair to relax."
Usage: Use the verb chairs to describe someone acting as the head or moderator of a meeting, committee, or event. It is specifically used in third-person singular sentences, such as "She chairs the board," rather than for sitting on furniture.
Chairs is the plural form of chair, which comes from Old French chiere (head) or possibly Germanic roots related to sitting. The original meaning referred specifically to a high seat with arms and a backrest used by people of rank.