armrest

noun

arm·​rest ˈärm-ˌrest How to pronounce armrest (audio)
: a support for the arm

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Padded armrests keep users comfortable, and the adjustable seat fits most showers or bathtubs. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025 They’re ergonomically designed with high armrests for a better position and come with spot-cleanable cushions. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025 The retailer is known for its phenomenal seating, including Italian leather sofas, velvet sectionals, and accent chairs framed by solid wood armrests. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025 Kravitz knows how to have a good time but also how to accommodate it—one of his pieces for CB2 is a sofa with an extra-low armrest, perfect for propping your arm up while chatting at a get together. Jazmine Hughes, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for armrest

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First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of armrest was in 1849

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“Armrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armrest. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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