Chairs: meaning, definitions and examples

A general term for any place designed for someone to sit, can be used in various contexts from transportation (bus, airplane) to theaters and classrooms.

• He found his seat in the auditorium just before the show started.
• Please fasten your seatbelt.

Typically refers to a long seat for multiple people, often found in parks or outdoor settings, and sometimes in waiting rooms or gym lockers.

• They sat on the bench and watched the sunset.
• The players were sitting on the bench during the game.

Refers to a type of seat that usually does not have a back, often used in bars, kitchens, or workshops.

• She sat on the bar stool and ordered a drink.
• He used a stool to reach the top shelf.

Used to refer to the person who leads a meeting, committee, or organization. It’s a neutral and formal term often used in official documents and corporate settings.

• The board chairs the annual general meeting.
• John chairs the finance committee.

A formal title used to refer to the head of a state, country, large company, or organization. It is often used in political or corporate contexts.

• The president of the United States made an important announcement.
• She was elected as the president of the company last year.

A broad term that can be used in many contexts to refer to the person who guides or directs a group, whether officially or informally. This term emphasizes the influence and guidance provided by the person.

• Our team leader is very inspirational.
• He is considered a natural leader by everyone in the office.

Typically used in more everyday or informal situations to refer to the person in charge of a department, team, or group. It can also be used in an academic context as a title for the person running a department.

• She is the head of the marketing department.
• Dr. Smith is the head of the Science Department at the university.