rocking chair

== English == === Alternative forms === rocking-chair === Etymology === From rocking +‎ chair. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɹɒkɪŋˌt͡ʃɛə/ (General American, dialects of Canada) IPA(key): /ˈɹɑkɪŋˌt͡ʃɛɹ/ (Canada, dialects of the US) IPA(key): /ˈɹɒkɪŋˌt͡ʃɛɹ/ (Australian) IPA(key): /ˈɹɔkɪŋˌt͡ʃeː/ === Noun === rocking chair (plural rocking chairs) A chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked (swung) back and forth. ==== Derived terms ==== nervous as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs rocking-chair money ==== Translations ==== === See also === rocking horse rocking stool