footrest

noun

foot·​rest ˈfu̇t-ˌrest How to pronounce footrest (audio)
: a support for the feet

Examples of footrest in a Sentence

a recliner chair with a padded footrest attached
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Read on for more in-flight accessories to make your next plane ride more comfy and enjoyable, from a $15 footrest to a travel pillow with almost 10,000 perfect Amazon ratings. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 These rows, designed using technology pioneered by Air New Zealand more than a decade ago, feature three economy seats with footrests that can be raised and locked to create a quasi-bed. Edward Russell, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2026 Unlike e-bikes, these electric motorcycles often feature peg footrests instead of pedals, so that riders operate them merely with a throttle, and many come with age and license requirements. Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026 This versatile ottoman is storage, extra seating, a footrest, and a coffee table all in one sleek design. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footrest

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footrest was in 1833

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“Footrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footrest. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

footrest

noun
foot·​rest -ˌrest How to pronounce footrest (audio)
: a support for the feet

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