Armchair
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Armchair is a noun meaning A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.
Meaning
A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.
More Meanings
- (figurative) A position removed from that which one is
- (figuratively) Remote from actual involvement, including a person retired from previously active involvement.
- To create based on theory or general knowledge rather than data.
- To theorize based on analysis of data that was gathered previously; to reflect.
- (figuratively, derogatory) Unqualified or uninformed but yet giving advice, especially on technical issues, such as law, architecture, medicine, military theory, or sports; relating to such advice.
Example Sentences
armchair travels
These days I'm an armchair detective.
E-petitions have turned us all into armchair activists, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
[W]hen he [Pooh] suddenly saw Piglet sitting in his best arm-chair, he could only stand there rubbing his head and wondering whose house he was in.
Word Forms
- armchairs
- arm-chair
- armchairing
- armchaired
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include impractical, couch, chair, sofa, wheelchair, seat.
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