armrest

[ahrm-rest]

noun

1. 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.

armrest

/ ˈɑːmˌrɛst /

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: arm. the part of a chair, sofa, etc, that supports the arm

Word History and Origins

Origin of armrest¹

First recorded in 1885–90; arm ¹ + rest ¹

Example Sentences

Novares makes door handles, armrests and engine parts at sites across Europe and China, and has annual sales of around $1.3 billion.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

Sport Prestige, love is all around, starting with the handsome, fully wrapped leather interior—dash console, front and rear door caps and central panels, center console/armrests, the whole smash.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

Lights down, armrest gripped, teeth clenched - just an average evening at the cinema for a horror film fan.

Read more on BBC

The deep, customizable couch features backrests and armrests you can mold with just a touch of your hand.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

A good place to start might be by loosening the grip of your hands from your armrests.

Read more on Los Angeles Times