Armchair
/ˈɑːmtʃeər/
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Definitions
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A comfortable chair with supports on either side for the arms.
/ˈɑːmtʃeər/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A comfortable seat with armrests.
She sank into the plush armchair.
💡 Simply: A comfy chair with armrests.
More Examples
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The armchair was upholstered in luxurious velvet.
How It's Used
Home Furnishings
"He relaxed in his favorite armchair by the fireplace."
Interior Design
"The living room was furnished with elegant armchairs and a sofa."
From Middle English *armchaire, from arm + chaire. 'Arm' refers to the armrests, and 'chair' refers to the seat.
The word 'armchair' has been used in English since the Middle Ages, referring to chairs with armrests.
Memory tip
Imagine arms resting comfortably on the chair's arms.
Word Origin
LanguageMiddle English
Original meaning
"arm + chair"
Base: chair
comfortable armchairplush armchairleather armchair
Common misspellings
armchairearm chair
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