armrest

noun

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

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The passenger's bare foot appeared to be resting against the airplane and along her armrest. Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Also in the rear are foldout tables, a mini fridge, and high-tech armrests meant to regulate your temperature. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025 The armrests, when down, provide extra space for work, devices and even your pets (the makers recommend the scratch-resistant fabric for this use). New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024 The window seat gets one armrest and a window; the aisle seat gets one armrest and the ability to use the bathroom without asking others to move. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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