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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɑːrmˌtʃɛr/ · UK /ˈɑːmtʃeə/
armchair means: A chair with supports on each side where you can rest your arms.
noun
A chair with supports on each side where you can rest your arms.
- She sat in an armchair.
- We bought two armchairs for the living room.
- Is that old armchair comfortable?
adjective
Knowing or judging an activity through books or discussion, without doing it yourself.
- He is an armchair expert.
- Armchair critics often underestimate how difficult the job is.
- Every armchair general had a different plan for winning the war.
Following or enjoying an activity from home without actively taking part.
- The documentary delighted armchair travellers.
- He became an armchair fan after retiring from football.
- These books offer plenty of armchair adventure.
Questions about armchair
What does armchair mean?
A chair with supports on each side where you can rest your arms.
What is armchair in other languages?
Türkçe: koltuk · Español: sillón · Français: fauteuil · Deutsch: Sessel · Italiano: poltrona · 日本語: 肘掛け椅子
How do you pronounce armchair?
In American English /ˈɑːrmˌtʃɛr/; in British English /ˈɑːmtʃeə/.
How do you use armchair in a sentence?
She sat in an armchair. We bought two armchairs for the living room.
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