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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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 25 Oct. 2025.

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footrest

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

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