papasan chair

English

A front view of a red papasan chair

A side view of a grey papasan chair

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese パパさん (papa san, “(honored) father”).

Noun

papasan chair (plural papasan chairs)

1. A large rounded bowl-shaped chair with an adjustable angle similar to that of a futon.
   • 2021 April 18, Christy Stratton & Erin Wagoner, “Hoot 'N Haw” (0:52 from the start), in Bless the Harts‎^[1], season 2, episode 18, spoken by Wayne Edwards (Ike Barinholtz):

     “You got to do something about your yard.” “My yard? We've been over this, Wayne. Why would I allow a seasonal skunk orgy on my land, huh? They ruined my papasan chair with their musky lovemaking. No, no no. These skunks are your problem, Wayne.”

Synonyms

• bowl chair