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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

/ ˈɑːˌʃɛə /

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ 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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The Vatican said the 88-year-old was alert and in his armchair, but required a "high flow" of oxygen and his prognosis "remains guarded".

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