armrest

noun

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

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One armrest broke, and his fist hit jagged plastic, fracturing his left hand. — Christopher Osher, ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2026 Add a second Kit and a pair of armrests and you’ve got an actual sofa that rivals an adult version—especially in the charming floral print. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 31 Aug. 2026 Otherwise, nearly everything else, from the steel frame and 4D armrests to the 360-degree pivoting lumbar support system, remains virtually identical to the original model. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2026 Standard equipment, however, does not include a center armrest or a radio. — Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for armrest

Word History

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 7 Sep. 2026.

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