armrest
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.
armrests
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pluralof armrest.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"They need to have armrests and a backrest, there needs to be curvature to the seat, I like a bench to be made out of wood," explained Wilmot.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
A few years later, despite much internet research, I mistakenly picked a “premium” seat with fixed armrests that would not raise and give me more room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026
The post included photos of the proposed armrests, a detail that quickly drew mockery, confusion and criticism across social media.
From Salon ● Dec. 27, 2025
Novares makes door handles, armrests and engine parts at sites across Europe and China, and has annual sales of around $1.3 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
He took them out now, put his arms up on the armrests, and looked at Nicholson.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
