armrest

noun

arm·​rest ˈärm-ˌrest 

: a support for the arm

Examples of armrest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The photos show Griffith lying on a lounge chair with one leg bent and her arms up on the armrests on a dock, with the lake and mountainside scenery behind her. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Much of her desk work involves working with clay, meaning the ability to tuck the armrests out of the way for unrestricted arm movement is a major benefit. — New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026

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

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