armrest

noun

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

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The aerospace aluminum construction is both light and durable, while the retro design, complete with wooden armrests, adds a touch of whimsy. — Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024 When you're done with your run or walk, fold down the armrests for easy storage. — Toni Sutton, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024 By the following morning, her body will lay limp at the store, and Camille will watch as her new body — simple, wooden, with armrests but no padding — is taken to its new home. — Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025 Despite those barriers, Ballot moved his hand under the armrest and attempted to place it over the victim’s thigh. — Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for armrest

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First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Mar. 2025.

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