armrest

noun

arm·​rest ˈärm-ˌrest How to pronounce armrest (audio)
: a support for the arm

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Or try this chic bean bag chair with armrests for $161.49 on Amazon. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024 Heated armrests and a heated steering wheel add to comfort in chilly climes. Josh Max, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 The image showed two rows of chairs, each of which is equipped with armrests and cupholders. Raven Brunner, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024 The armrests can be opened from the front and rear. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for armrest 

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of armrest was in 1849

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“Armrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armrest. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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