footrest

[ foot-rest ]

noun

1. a support for a person's feet, foot, as an attachment to a barber's chair or a dentist's chair.

footrest

/ ˈfʊtˌrɛst /

noun

1. something that provides a support for the feet, such as a low stool, rail, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of footrest¹

First recorded in 1860–65; foot + rest ¹

Example Sentences

You may need to adjust the height of your chair and if, after adjusting, your feet no longer touch the floor, add a footrest or small stool.

From Seattle Times

The ottoman, featuring a delightful plaid fabric, serves as a versatile piece for additional seating or as a comfortable footrest.

From Seattle Times

Guitar propped on his lap, legs settled on his wheelchair’s footrests, he bellowed the lyrics: “Death is swallowed up forever by the fury of your love.”

From Washington Post

The right rear passenger seat may also recline and even has an optional footrest.

From Seattle Times

Sure, you can recline the seat or pop up a footrest, but no adjustments you can make will compare to sleeping in a real horizontal bed.

From Los Angeles Times