armchair
/'ɑ:m'tʃeə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A comfortable chair with side supports for a person's arms: An "armchair" is a type of seated furniture, typically upholstered, designed for relaxation and featuring raised supports (arms) on both sides.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- He settled into his favorite armchair to read the newspaper.
- The living room has a sofa and two matching armchairs.
- She bought a new leather armchair for her study.
Advanced Usage
- "Armchair" as an attributive noun (used to modify another noun): Describing an activity done from a position of comfort and theory rather than practical experience.
- He is an armchair critic who comments on politics but never votes.
- She enjoys armchair travel through documentaries and books.
Variants and Related Words
- Armchairing (gerund/noun, informal): The act of engaging in theoretical speculation or criticism without practical involvement.
- His armchairing about the company's strategy was not helpful.
Synonyms
- Easy chair: A comfortable chair for relaxing.
- Fireside chair: A chair, often an armchair, suitable for sitting by a fireplace.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Armchair general/traveler/critic/etc.: A person who discusses or theorizes about a subject (like military strategy, travel, or criticism) based on reading or imagination rather than direct experience.
- The debate was full of opinions from armchair economists.
Noun
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chair with a support on each side for arms
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