armrest
a projecting, often padded support for the forearm, as at the side of a chair or sofa or between seats in a theater, car, or airplane.
Origin of armrest
1- Also called arm.
Words Nearby armrest
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How to use armrest in a sentence
An adjustable headrest, backrest, armrest, and waist pillow conform to your posture.
The plane had hit turbulence—the rollicking kind that makes some people cry out, while others grip their armrests tightly, and mutter a prayer to the power of their choice.
It might mean you want to forego armrests—see below—or opt for a slightly more streamlined design.
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As he was pulling his hand out of the armrest, Mrs. Lovett saw the gun and it immediately discharged into his left knee.
Edwards always liked the armrest up in the car when he got in so he could move around in the backseat.
He deposited the pad on the wide armrest and looked up inquiringly as though he had not fully comprehended the question.
The Boy Scouts Book of Stories | VariousReetal took both glasses over to the liquor cabinet, freshened them up, and settled down on the armrest of the chair again.
Lion Loose | James H. SchmitzReetal brought the drink over to his chair, sat down on the armrest with it.
Lion Loose | James H. SchmitzBut Administrator Bradshaw already was sagging sideways over the armrest of this chair, head lolling backwards.
Oneness | James H. SchmitzHe gripped a small lever which projected up from his right armrest; curled his thumb over the firing button on top of it.
Pushbutton War | Joseph P. Martino
British Dictionary definitions for armrest
/ (ˈɑːmˌrɛst) /
the part of a chair, sofa, etc, that supports the arm: Sometimes shortened to: arm
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