Armrest Meaning in English
word
ˈɑɹmˌɹɛst
ARM-rest
ˈɑːmɹɛst
AAM-rest
Definition
A part on the side of a chair, seat, or sofa where you can rest your arm.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for furniture like chairs, sofas, cars, trains, planes. 'Armrest' is a countable noun ('an armrest', 'two armrests'). Often referred to in travel or office contexts.
Spanish: apoyabrazosPortuguese (BR): apoio de braçoPortuguese (PT): apoio de braçoChinese (Simplified): 扶手Chinese (Traditional): 扶手Hindi: आर्मरेस्टArabic: مسند الذراعBengali: হাতলRussian: подлокотникJapanese: ひじ掛けVietnamese: tay vịnKorean: 팔걸이Turkish: kolçakUrdu: بازو رکھنے کی جگہIndonesian: sandaran tangan
Example Sentences
The chair has a comfortable armrest.
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Can you lower the armrest?
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I put my bag on the armrest.
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On long flights, people sometimes fight over the armrest.
natural
He accidentally spilled coffee on the armrest.
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Could you share the armrest with me?
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