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This new option is made of durable, water-resistant acacia wood, so it’s built to withstand seasons of outdoor use, and the contoured seat and wide armrests keep you comfortable during long afternoons outside.—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026 The empty foam block with adjustable armrests induced more fear.—Weike Wang, New Yorker, 17 May 2026 Sit in a chair, without using the armrests.—Angela Haupt, Time, 15 May 2026 Aviation is one of the safest forms of transportation, but reports of turbulence may make travelers clutch the armrest a little tighter.—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for armrest