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armchair

[ ahrm-chair ]

noun

  1. a chair with sidepieces or arms to support a person's forearms or elbows.


adjective

  1. theorizing without the benefit of practical experience:

    an armchair football coach.

  2. participating or experiencing indirectly or vicariously:

    an armchair traveler.

armchair

/ ˈɑ˳¾ËŒ³Ùʃɛə /

noun

  1. a chair, esp an upholstered one, that has side supports for the arms or elbows
  2. modifier taking no active part; lacking practical experience; theoretical

    an armchair strategist

  3. modifier participated in away from the place of action or in the home

    armchair theatre

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of armchair1

First recorded in 1625–35; arm 1 + chair
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He sat in an armchair, thick glasses and a long-sleeved shirt softening his look.

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