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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Stewart’s upholstered piece can be so many things — a footrest, a side table, even a comfy spare stool when extra seating is necessary. Clint Davis, People.com, 15 May 2025 These ottoman-style seats are different from the rest, featuring a large footrest rather than the standard small, triangular ledge, although preselecting one comes with a $100 price tag. Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025 Avoid locking your knees or leaning on one leg, which can lead to poor posture and muscle imbalances over time. Shift your weight regularly, such as moving from one leg to the other or using a footrest to change your stance. Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 24 June 2025 There are pull-out footrests for the passenger and footrests for the driver. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 12 June 2025 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 17 Jul. 2025.

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footrest

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

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