Kind of seat (8)
I believe the answer is:
armchair
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">kind of seat</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for armchair that I've seen before include "Seat to relax in" , "Sort of detective" , "Comfortable seat for one" , "Seat with side supports" , "Roomy seat" .)