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

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

The commissioner also pointed out that Ever’s feet didn’t come down to the footrest. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026

The kayak conversion kit includes an additional paddle blade, chair, and footrest, all connecting seamlessly to the board. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 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