armrest

[ ahrm-rest ]

/ ˈɑrmˌrɛst /

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noun

a projecting, often padded support for the forearm, as at the side of a chair or sofa or between seats in a theater, car, or airplane.

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Also called arm.

Origin of armrest

First recorded in 1885–90; arm¹ + rest¹

Words nearby armrest

armour plate, armoury, armpad, armpatch, armpit, armrest, arms, Arms and the Man, arms control, armscye, arm's-length

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How to use armrest in a sentence

An adjustable headrest, backrest, armrest, and waist pillow conform to your posture.
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The plane had hit turbulence—the rollicking kind that makes some people cry out, while others grip their armrests tightly, and mutter a prayer to the power of their choice.
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It might mean you want to forego armrests—see below—or opt for a slightly more streamlined design.
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Its high-density foam padding, extra-large armrests, and three reclining positions provide back support and prevent fatigue.
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Adjust armrests, seat height, and backrests can be the difference between stiff joints or loose limbs.
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As he was pulling his hand out of the armrest, Mrs. Lovett saw the gun and it immediately discharged into his left knee.
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Edwards always liked the armrest up in the car when he got in so he could move around in the backseat.
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He deposited the pad on the wide armrest and looked up inquiringly as though he had not fully comprehended the question.
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Reetal took both glasses over to the liquor cabinet, freshened them up, and settled down on the armrest of the chair again.
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Reetal brought the drink over to his chair, sat down on the armrest with it.
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But Administrator Bradshaw already was sagging sideways over the armrest of this chair, head lolling backwards.
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He gripped a small lever which projected up from his right armrest; curled his thumb over the firing button on top of it.
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British Dictionary definitions for armrest

armrest

/ (ˈɑːmˌrɛst) /

noun

the part of a chair, sofa, etc, that supports the armSometimes shortened to: arm

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