…and how do you pronounce Chaise?
Pronounced: shez (rhymes with fez or pez).
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The term chaise lounge comes from the French words for a ‘long chair,’ chaise longue (shez–lawNg). In American English, we use the word lounge instead of longue, which makes sense since a chaise lounge is a long, often armless chair that supports the legs and is often used for lounging around a patio or a pool. No matter which way you say it, we have plenty of styles for you to choose from.
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Chaise lounges were created specifically for rest and relaxation. Some chaise lounges may double as an extra bed for overnight guests.