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armchair

[ahrm-chair]

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noun

a chair with sidepieces or arms to support a person's forearms or elbows.

adjective

theorizing without the benefit of practical experience.
an armchair football coach.
participating or experiencing indirectly or vicariously.
an armchair traveler.

armchair

/ ˈɑː��ˌ��ʃɛə /

noun

a chair, esp an upholstered one, that has side supports for the arms or elbows
(modifier) taking no active part; lacking practical experience; theoretical
an armchair strategist
(modifier) participated in away from the place of action or in the home
armchair theatre

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Word History and Origins

Origin of armchair¹

First recorded in 1625–35; arm ¹ + chair

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Outside the yurts, guests will find armchairs, a coffee table, fire pit and picnic table.

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Rogers sat slumped in a nearby armchair watching, amused.

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Today, Trump’s critics say the same sort of thing about him; from their armchairs, they even deliver quite specific diagnoses: He suffers dementia, or Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease.

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His company, The Trump Organization, has been selling "Trump 2028" hats, fuelling armchair speculation that he may seek to remain in office after his second term ends in January 2029.

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A coroner has called for clear warnings to be placed on armchair lap belts for the elderly following the death of a 72-year-old woman with Parkinson's disease.

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