armrest

noun

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

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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 The breathable foam cushions unfold to create a cozy snoozing or hangout space, complete with moveable armrests and soft-to-the-touch corduroy fabric that’s removable for easy cleaning. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026 Working with these doors on a cluttered workbench is like sitting in the middle seat of an airplane and fighting for the armrest with the passengers on either side. Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026 That ellipse pattern can be seen across the door panels also, and, in another first for the marque, the graphic covers both the door panel face and the armrest area. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for armrest

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 May. 2026.

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