armrest

noun

arm·​rest ˈärm-ˌrest How to pronounce armrest (audio)
: a support for the arm

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This four-piece Adirondack chair set is over $500 off and boasts more than 3,700 five-star ratings from customers who praise the wide armrests as a convenient spot to hold plates and drinks. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 June 2025 But according to flight attendants, claiming your territory starts with the armrests. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025 Courchevel Upholstered Armchair An oversized armchair can complete a room, and this one from Kelly Clarkson has a timeless design with rounded armrests, a high back, and turned spindle front legs. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 23 May 2025 Better yet, its compact footprint doesn't sacrifice comfort, thanks to the barrel back and padded armrests. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for armrest

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of armrest was in 1849

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“Armrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armrest. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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