footrest

noun

foot·​rest ˈfu̇t-ˌrest How to pronounce footrest (audio)
: a support for the feet

Examples of footrest in a Sentence

a recliner chair with a padded footrest attached
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Amtrak Auto Train accommodations The Auto Train has two classes of service: standard coach seats with leg and footrests and first-class bedrooms of varying sizes. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025 Each seat in these dedicated rows has a footrest that can flip up and, when fully extended, eliminate the legroom area in front of the seats. Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024 The set features a pump, two paddles, and two fishing rod holders, as well as adjustable footrests and a removable seat booster. Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024 What To Know The brand is particularly famous for its recliners, which feature a patented reclining mechanism that allows users to adjust the backrest and footrest to their comfort. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for footrest 

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of footrest was in 1833

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“Footrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footrest. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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footrest

noun
foot·​rest -ˌrest How to pronounce footrest (audio)
: a support for the feet

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