Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sedan-chair
noun
/sɪˈdæn ˌʃɛr/
Definition
A sedan-chair is a type of enclosed chair mounted on poles, carried by bearers, traditionally used for transporting a person from one place to another.
Examples
- The royal family often used a sedan-chair during parades in the past.
- In historical dramas, you might see characters being transported in a sedan-chair.
- The sedan-chair became a popular status symbol among the wealthy in the 17th century.
Meaning
It refers to a portable chair used primarily in historical contexts for conveying an individual, often with a luxurious or dignified connotation.
Synonyms
- litter
- palanquin
- chair
