armrest

noun

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

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Other videos on their TikTok account show Molly stretching out with her paw on the armrest, watching TV with her owners, from crime investigation shows, football games, and even podcasts. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025 These armrests are engineered to deliver unmatched flexibility and comfort, allowing 6 cm (2.4 in) height adjustment, 5 cm (2 in) multi-dimensional forward and backward movements, and complete 360-degree rotation. New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025 There was a woman next to me who was really possessive of the armrest. Matt Villano, AFAR Media, 16 Apr. 2025 The Destiny's Child singer shared a distressed message on social media after a random bare foot appeared on the armrest of her first-class seat. Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for armrest

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 May. 2025.

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