footrest

noun

foot·​rest ˈfu̇t-ˌrest 

: a support for the feet

Examples of footrest in a Sentence

a recliner chair with a padded footrest attached

Recent Examples on the Web

The footrest at the lower height worked well enough with the chair set to a comfortable height relative to my desk. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

The commissioner also pointed out that Ever’s feet didn’t come down to the footrest. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026

The kayak conversion kit includes an additional paddle blade, chair, and footrest, all connecting seamlessly to the board. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

And while an airplane footrest may seem unnecessary at first, travelers swear by it for reducing pressure and improving circulation in the air—and this one is currently under $10. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

footrest

noun

foot·​rest -ˌrest 

: a support for the feet