Definition

A part of a chair or vehicle that provides support for your arm.

Example

She rested her arm on the armrest while watching the movie.

Conversation

I really like this chair, especially the armrest design.

Yeah, it looks super comfortable!

I wish my desk chair had an armrest like this one.

That would definitely make long hours of work much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Armrest → It is formed from "arm" (from Old English "earm", meaning the upper limb) and "rest" (from Old French "rester", meaning to remain or stay). The word "armrest" refers to a support for the arm, allowing it to remain in a comfortable position.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where your 'arm' can 'rest' comfortably — that's what an armrest is for.

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