armrest

noun

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

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By the following morning, her body will lay limp at the store, and Camille will watch as her new body — simple, wooden, with armrests but no padding — is taken to its new home. Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025 Despite those barriers, Ballot moved his hand under the armrest and attempted to place it over the victim’s thigh. Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025 The fans would then send the armrest souvenir to the company back with the rocker to be installed, Herrington said. Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024 Branch With a pleasing range of adjustments, including seat depth, recline level, and armrest length, this dependable office chair is easy to assemble. Simon Hill, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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