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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).

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