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- [ahrm-rest]
- /ˈɑrmˌrɛst/
- /ˈɑːm.rest/
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- [ahrm-rest]
- /ˈɑrmˌrɛst/
Definitions of armrest word
- countable noun armrest The armrests on a chair are the two pieces on either side that support your arms when you are sitting down. 3
- noun armrest the part of a chair, sofa, etc, that supports the arm 3
- noun armrest a support on which to rest one's arm, as on the inside of an automobile door 3
- noun armrest a projecting, often padded support for the forearm, as at the side of a chair or sofa or between seats in a theater, car, or airplane. 1
- noun armrest A padded or upholstered arm of a chair or other seat on which a sitter's arm can comfortably rest. 1
- noun armrest arm of a chair 1
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Origin of armrest
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; arm1 + rest1
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Parts of speech for Armrest
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
armrest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
armrest usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with armrest
- how to make sofa armrest covers?
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