footrest

noun

foot·​rest ˈfu̇t-ˌrest 

: a support for the feet

Examples of footrest in a Sentence

a recliner chair with a padded footrest attached

Recent Examples on the Web

Lumbar support for those of us with a weak core can certainly dial up the comfort level, while footrests and contoured or cushioned seats are other nice-to-haves as well. — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026

Keep going down to the little beach, where two paddleboards and a handful of beach loungers (the good kind, made of fabric and with a footrest) sit at the gentle lapping edge of the sound. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

Most camping chairs with footrests have a weight limit between 200 and 250 pounds, with some sturdier options boasting a 300-pound weight limit. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

The footrest at the lower height worked well enough with the chair set to a comfortable height relative to my desk. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

footrest

noun

foot·​rest -ˌrest 

: a support for the feet