Synonyms for

Armchair

Verb / ˈɑ:ˌrmtʃer / Another word for armchair — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a comfortable chair with supports for the arms

Synonyms & similar words

recliner divan settee chesterfield davenport ottoman footstool

Synonyms by register

Formal

easy chair lounge chair fireside chair

Informal

comfy chair squishy chair big chair

Literary

throne sedan chair

Antonyms

standing stool bench ottoman pouffe footstool

Common collocations

  • comfortable armchair
  • leather armchair
  • wingback armchair
  • plush armchair
  • reading in an armchair
  • sit in an armchair
  • armchair detective
  • armchair traveler

Word family

noun armchair
adjective armchair

Usage note

While 'armchair' primarily refers to a piece of furniture, it can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who offers opinions or advice without practical experience (e.g., 'armchair critic').

Example sentences

  1. I snuggled up on the armchair with a blanket and watched TV.
  2. Grandma likes to knit in her armchair by the window.
  3. The armchair was so comfortable that I fell asleep in it.

Quotes

  • The best ideas come from the couch or the armchair.
  • A comfortable armchair is a necessity for a cozy home.
  • An armchair critic is someone who comments on situations they have no experience in.

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