armrest

noun

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

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Those armrests move up and down, left and right, forward and back, and in and out. New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026 The sofa’s deep seats and curved armrests provide the perfect setting to spend lazy afternoons sunbathing, while the attention-grabbing red upholstery brings an element of unexpected red theory to your lush exteriors. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026 The airline says the armrest serves as a boundary between seats. Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026 The wireless charging phone cradle, attached to the armrest, feels like something from a NASA operations center; functional, precise, and thrilling to use. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for armrest

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Apr. 2026.

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