Examples of footrest in a Sentence
a recliner chair with a padded footrest attached
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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.
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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
Opt for neck support Maybe the sling blanket and footrest are too much for you, but a travel pillow is an absolute essential for making your middle seat feel more luxurious.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 3 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
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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
Opt for neck support Maybe the sling blanket and footrest are too much for you, but a travel pillow is an absolute essential for making your middle seat feel more luxurious.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 3 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
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“Footrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footrest. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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footrest
noun
foot·rest
-ˌrest 
: a support for the feet
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