armrest

noun

arm·​rest ˈärm-ˌrest 

: a support for the arm

Examples of armrest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One armrest broke, and his fist hit jagged plastic, fracturing his left hand. — Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2026

Add a second Kit and a pair of armrests and you’ve got an actual sofa that rivals an adult version—especially in the charming floral print. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026

Otherwise, nearly everything else, from the steel frame and 4D armrests to the 360-degree pivoting lumbar support system, remains virtually identical to the original model. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2026

Standard equipment, however, does not include a center armrest or a radio. — Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 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