armrest

noun

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

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The Ezra Accent Chair has a modern wooden frame and plush seat, back, and armrest cushions to offer both comfort and style. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025 From Nationals Would Benefit Both Teams In Mehta's photo, Muffy, the white cat, was lounging on the couch with his head on the armrest. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025 The wooden armrests don’t get too hot in the sun, and the durable polyester has held up to two years of use, with only a small hole in the zippered side pocket to show for it. Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 12 July 2025 The height, tilt, and armrests are adjustable, and the base can support up to 450 pounds. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2025 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 27 Jul. 2025.

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