Armchair

Word ARMCHAIR
Character 8
Hyphenation arm chair
Pronunciations /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/

Definitions and meanings of "Armchair"

What do we mean by armchair?

A chair with side structures to support the arms or elbows. noun

Not actively involved in or responsible for something, while nonetheless inclined to offer opinions or advice. adjective

Taking part vicariously, as through reading. adjective

A chair with arms to support the elbows. noun

In one's arm-chair; seated comfortably at home; fireside; hence, theoretical, not practical: as, arm-chair geographers.

A chair with arms to support the elbows or forearms. noun

A chair with supports for the arms or elbows. noun

Remote from actual involvement, including a person retired from previously active involvement. adjective

Unqualified or uninformed but yet giving advice, especially on technical issues, such as law, architecture, medicine, military theory, or sports. adjective

Chair with a support on each side for arms noun

A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Armchair

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The word "armchair" in example sentences

[_Puts hat and cane at end of wardrobe; removes overcoat and places it on back of armchair; sits in armchair_. ❋ Eugene Walter (1907)

Hanne's physical restriction gives new meaning to the term "armchair detective." ❋ Unknown (2011)

A new iPhone application gives a positive new meaning to the term armchair activist, offering users the opportunity to take part in Sea Shepherd s high stakes campaign. ❋ Deborah Bassett (2011)

An oversized leather armchair is a comfy touch, a drawer slides out from a small unit to reveal a hairdryer and loads of fresh coffee. ❋ Sally Shalam (2010)

With its visual linearity and soft and welcoming structure, this armchair is the epitome of extreme and deliberate simplicity. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A lot of folks might prefer to stay home on a pleasant Sunday afternoon and engage in armchair activism from the comfort of their own homes and cocoons, occasionally talking back to the cable news networks or commenting on a blog. ❋ Cynthia Boaz (2010)

Would that not be better than indulging in armchair racial profiling? ❋ Unknown (2009)

It's not as easy as it looks from the armchair is it Huckie? ❋ Unknown (2009)

It has been strenuously opposed by certain armchair engineers who believed they had a better idea. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Conducting a meeting from a nearby armchair is a tall, elegant man of 61, who has broken the pinstripe dress code by wearing a sports jacket. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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