armrest

noun

arm·​rest ˈärm-ˌrest 

: a support for the arm

Examples of armrest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If you still aren't sold on EVs or want a car that comes standard with armrests, this may not be the new car for you. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026

The loveseat has armrests that are just wide enough for propping up to read, while the chairs are designed with a relaxed back that gives them a slight recline. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

The metal frames resist rust, and there are also slat-top wood armrests on the frames that and skin-friendly and resists getting too hot. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Turn the chair sideways and insert the armrests into their slots on the UMS, then screw them into place. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for armrest

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• arrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed
• celeste