footrest

noun

foot·​rest ˈfu̇t-ˌrest How to pronounce footrest (audio)
: a support for the feet

Examples of footrest in a Sentence

a recliner chair with a padded footrest attached
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Beachcrest Home Outdoor Reclining Adirondack Chair Elevate your outdoor seating area with this Beachrest Home Adirondack chair that doubles as a recliner with an extendable footrest. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2025 Business-class passengers get extra legroom with footrests and one complimentary nonalcoholic beverage. AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 2025 Thornton recommends plush ottomans for cozy footrests. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2025 Depending on your preference, the seat height, headrest, and footrest can be adjusted in a multitude of ways to increase neck, leg, and lumbar support. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for footrest

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footrest was in 1833

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“Footrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footrest. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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footrest

noun
foot·​rest -ˌrest How to pronounce footrest (audio)
: a support for the feet

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