Ladder-back (Noun)
Meaning 1
A chair with a ladder-back.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ladder-back chair sat in the corner, waiting to be restored to its former glory.
- A ladder-back chair at the farmer's market caught her eye with its rustic charm.
- My grandmother served dinner on the wooden table surrounded by ladder-back chairs.
- She inherited her great-grandmother's ladder-back chair and now it sat proudly in her dining room.
- In the antique shop, a beautifully crafted ladder-back chair stood out among the other vintage pieces.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The backrest of a chair that consists of two uprights with connecting slats.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ladder-back chair was a popular design in the early American colonies for its simplicity and durability.
- She chose a ladder-back chair to complement the rustic decor of her country kitchen.
- The antique ladder-back chair had been passed down through generations of her family.
- He carefully sanded the worn slats of the ladder-back chair to restore its original charm.
- The ladder-back design of the chair allowed for maximum airflow on hot summer days.