Musical Chairs (Noun)
Meaning 1
A child's game in which players march to music around a group of chairs that contains one chair less than the number of players; when the music abruptly stops the players scramble to sit and the player who does not find a chair is eliminated; then a chair is removed and the march resumes until only the winner is seated.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The kids played a rambunctious game of musical chairs at the birthday party, laughing and shouting as they scrambled for seats.
- At the summer camp, the counselors organized a game of musical chairs to get the kids moving and energized.
- The music teacher used a game of musical chairs to help her students practice their listening skills and reaction time.
- The company's team-building exercise involved a hilarious game of musical chairs, with the CEO being the first to be eliminated.
- The kindergarten class played a simplified version of musical chairs, using a fun children's song and large, colorful chairs.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A rearrangement that has no practical effect or significance; "the company is looking for stability after years of musical chairs with directors"; "shareholders don't want the company playing musical chairs with their investment".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.