Meaning & use
armchair
A comfortable chair with side supports for resting the arms.
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He sank into his favorite armchair with a cup of tea and a book.
The living room was arranged around a worn leather armchair by the fireplace.
A note on using this word
As a modifier, 'armchair' describes someone who criticizes or advises without real experience, as in 'armchair critic.'
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