footrest
/'futrest/
Definition
- Noun:
- A low seat, stool, or support designed for a seated person to rest their feet upon.
Usage
- The word "footrest" is used to describe a piece of furniture or an accessory that provides support and elevation for the feet while sitting. It is commonly found with armchairs, recliners, in offices, or in vehicles to improve comfort.
Examples
- Noun:
- The comfortable armchair came with a matching footrest.
- He propped his feet on the wooden footrest under the desk.
- The passenger adjusted the car's footrest for a more relaxed journey.
Advanced Usage
- "to use as a footrest": to employ an object for the purpose of resting one's feet.
- She used the old suitcase as a makeshift footrest.
Variants and Related Words
- Footstool (n): a low stool specifically for resting the feet; often used synonymously with "footrest."
- He placed the footstool in front of his favorite chair.
Synonyms
- Ottoman: a padded, upholstered seat or footstool.
- Hassock: a thick, firm cushion used as a footstool or for kneeling.
Noun
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a low seat or a stool to rest the feet of a seated person
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