Armchair: meaning, definitions and examples

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armchair

 

[ หˆษ‘หmหŒtสƒษ›ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

furniture

A comfortable chair with side supports for a person's arms.

Synonyms

easy chair, lounge chair, recliner

Examples of usage

  • The living room was furnished with a cozy armchair.
  • She sat back in the armchair and relaxed after a long day.

Translations

Translations of the word "armchair" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น poltrona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคฐเคพเคฎเค•เฅเคฐเฅเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sessel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kursi berlengan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ั–ัะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fotel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒผใƒ ใƒใ‚งใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fauteuil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sillรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koltuk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ๋ฝ์˜์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑุณูŠ ุจุฐุฑุงุนูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™eslo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kreslo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ถๆ‰‹ๆค…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ naslanjaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆgindastรณll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะตัะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒซแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kreslo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sillรณn

Etymology

The term 'armchair' originated in the late 17th century, combining the words 'arm' and 'chair'. It refers to a chair designed for comfort and relaxation, often associated with leisurely activities such as reading or watching TV.

See also: chair, chairman, chairperson, chairs, chairwoman.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,159, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.