footrest

American  

[foot-rest] / ˈfʊtˌrɛst /

noun

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

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footrest British  

/ ˈfʊtˌrɛst /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of footrest

First recorded in 1860–65; foot + rest ¹

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023

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 • Dec. 1, 2022

Also consider a footrest to help support your back, a monitor riser or a larger monitor.

From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2021

A year later, I still have my pile of library books, tucked in a box that I use as a footrest at my desk.

From The Verge • Mar. 11, 2021

I couldn’t help but notice that she was using Lice Peek- ing’s head as a footrest.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen