anti-fatigue

adjective

: designed or intended to prevent or reduce fatigue
When you opt for a standing desk, youʼll need an anti-fatigue mat to keep your feet comfortable over those long hours standing while you work.Alan Henry

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By customizing workspaces with ergonomic office furniture, such as standing desks, ergonomic chairs, anti-fatigue mats and other items of specialized office furniture and equipment, leaders can help make the workforce more comfortable and feel more supported. John Graham Harper, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Think practical upgrades like monitor arms to lift your screen to eye level, cable management kits to tame cords, or an anti-fatigue standing mat to make standing on your feet more comfortable. Nicole Kinning, Wired News, 16 Apr. 2026 For tedious dish-washing that takes more than five minutes, make sure to invest in these plush anti-fatigue mats that better support your feet. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026 Guests can choose from a range of standard spa treatments or one of the more specialized options like the Celebrity Ritual, an anti-fatigue facial, or a Baobab oil massage with Flor d’Es Trenc, the local Mallorcan salt. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-fatigue

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-fatigue was in 1865

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“Anti-fatigue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-fatigue. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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