armchair

/'ɑ:m'tʃeə/

Thân thiện

A man sits in a comfortable armchair reading a book.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. chair with a support on each side for arms