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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There's also a Premium Economy section, with 44 seats that have privacy headrest wings and adjustable calf and footrests, as well as 30 Main Cabin Extra seats with additional legroom. — Michele Luhn, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 This means footrests extending out at the level of the rear hub and two handgrip bars running parallel to the bench seating. — ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 Lumbar support for those of us with a weak core can certainly dial up the comfort level, while footrests and contoured or cushioned seats are other nice-to-haves as well. — Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026 Keep going down to the little beach, where two paddleboards and a handful of beach loungers (the good kind, made of fabric and with a footrest) sit at the gentle lapping edge of the sound. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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footrest

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