footrest

noun

foot·​rest ˈfu̇t-ˌrest How to pronounce footrest (audio)
: a support for the feet

Examples of footrest in a Sentence

a recliner chair with a padded footrest attached
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In coach, the reclining seats are 23 inches wide (by comparison, most standard airplane seats are 17-inches wide) with adjustable footrests and electric outlets. Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2024 The set features a pump, two paddles, and two fishing rod holders, as well as adjustable footrests and a removable seat booster. Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024 This adjustable base has it all: USB-A and -C ports for charging, a zero-gravity setting that tilts the headboard up to 63 degrees and the footrest up to 40 degrees, under-bed lights that act as a nightlight, and a noise machine. Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024 Puig Equipment like levers, footrests, guards, and a short side pipe Arrow silencer are all made of aluminum. New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for footrest 

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of footrest was in 1833

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“Footrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footrest. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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footrest

noun
foot·​rest -ˌrest How to pronounce footrest (audio)
: a support for the feet

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