armchair
nounfeminine/pɔlˈtɾonɐ/high
pol·tro·na
Definition
A comfortable, upholstered chair with side supports for the arms.
He settled into his favorite armchair by the fireplace.
The living room was furnished with a sofa and two armchairs.
Common collocations
leather armchairreclining armchairsit in an armchair
Idiomatic expressions
- armchair critic (someone who criticizes without practical experience)
Etymology
Do italiano 'poltrona', aumentativo de 'poltra' (cama).