reclining seat

Tiltback sitting furniture

A reclining seat is a chair or seat whose back can be tilted backward, allowing the occupant to recline rather than sit upright.

Common in airplanes, theaters, and vehicles: The passenger in front of me put her reclining seat all the way back.

Distinguished from a recliner, which is a standalone piece of furniture.

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Opposites
back position/posture

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Chair with horizontal crossbars

pew · dining chair · wooden chair · church pew · desk chair

comfort/relaxation level

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Timber seat for multiple

stool · park bench · bleacher seat · waiting room chair · plastic chair

Family

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G