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armchair

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/pɔlˈtɾonɐ/pol·tro·na

Definition

1

A comfortable, upholstered chair with side supports for the arms.

Usage examples

He settled into his favorite armchair by the fireplace.
The living room was furnished with a sofa and two armchairs.

Common combinations

leather armchairreclining armchairsit in an armchair

Idiomatic expressions

  • armchair critic (someone who criticizes without practical experience)