armrest

noun

arm·​rest ˈärm-ˌrest How to pronounce armrest (audio)
: a support for the arm

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This fabric filler fits into the sliver of space between the car seat and the armrest, thus blocking phones, keys, and crumbs from disappearing into the gap. Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024 Frontier The seats and armrests appear much wider than traditional Frontier seating. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2024 The seats include armrests, cup holders, and pockets to hold phones and small items. New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024 The sliding panel converts the area in front of the central armrest into two cupholders. James Morris, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for armrest 

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of armrest was in 1849

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“Armrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/armrest. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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