armrest

noun

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

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What’s the appropriate armrest etiquette? Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 10 Apr. 2026 The airline also implemented a new policy earlier this year requiring travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance. Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 Unfortunately, turbulence is getting worse as global weather patterns change, which can leave even confident passengers clutching their armrests from time to time. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026 Those armrests move up and down, left and right, forward and back, and in and out. New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026 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 14 Apr. 2026.

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