armchair
noun
arm·chair
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Definition of armchair
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a chair with armrests
armchair
adjectiveDefinition of armchair (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: remote from direct dealing with problems : theoretical rather than practical
armchair strategists
2
: sharing vicariously in another's experiences
an armchair traveler
Examples of armchair in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
After his cranky ex-cop father Martin moves in, along with his dog and his equally down-to-earth British nurse, the show uses Martin’s ratty, Archie Bunker-esque armchair to symbolize the show’s fundamental clash between aspiration and authenticity. — Joanna Scutts, Curbed, "The shows we’ve lived by," 14 Aug. 2019 The cafe’s stage, set into a bay window, had a striped vintage armchair that seemed more appropriate for children’s storytelling hours. — Emily Witt, The New Yorker, "How Andrew Yang’s Robot Apocalypse Can Heal a Divided Nation," 18 July 2019 His belongings are stacked behind an armchair that provides a view of the sun setting behind Bloomingdale’s at the Fashion Island mall less than a mile away. — Hillary Davis, latimes.com, "Homeless population grows at Newport Beach bus station," 11 July 2019 The stores are refinished with fresh wallpaper and floors, and then furnished with sparkling appliances, plush armchairs and other upgrades. — Brittany Meiling, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Carlsbad gaming startup goes viral in its first week. Will the good times keep coming?," 6 Aug. 2019 Tiantan armchairs are found in the Great Hall of the People and the central leadership compound of Zhongnanhai in Beijing, and even aboard leaders’ aeroplanes. — The Economist, "Why Chinese officials like useless meetings in over-stuffed chairs," 1 Aug. 2019 Pick an unused corner of the room, then add in cozy pieces like a rustic nightstand, plush armchair, and soft throw blanket. — Stacia Affelt, Country Living, "6 Quick and Gorgeous Ways to Make Over Your Bedroom This Weekend," 17 July 2019 Its couches, whose prices range from $495 for an armchair to $1,545 for a king sofa, come delivered in pieces and in several boxes. — Chavie Lieber, Vox, "Let people hang out in your store and watch TV.," 3 Oct. 2018 Sitting in rapt attention in a cushy armchair in Bill’s office, Contessa hears more about what sets the Lawrence School apart. — Leila Atassi, cleveland.com, "Could the Lawrence School be King Korper’s key to overcoming dyslexia?: A Greater Cleveland," 17 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
That person was scolded by yet another armchair pundit—perhaps unfairly, because Boston actually makes a similar point describing her life for the past 10 years. — Lila Maclellan, Quartz at Work, "Lessons from a young professional who just finished repaying $222,817.26 of student loans," 22 Aug. 2019 Fret not; even if a picture-perfect getaway isn’t on your schedule, there’s plenty of inspiration and armchair travel to pick up on from the celebrities who do it best. — Raisa Bruner, Time, "Stoke Your Fear of Missing Out With These Sought-After Celebrity Vacation Getaways," 16 July 2019 But here’s what administrators, school presidents and armchair attorneys need to understand. — Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al.com, "Basketball corruption could upstage SEC Media Days," 14 July 2019 There is nothing that political pundits and armchair pollsters at home love as much as a flash of emotional drama in the midst of a presidential debate. — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, "Joe Biden: Bruised Over Busing, But Still Standing," 28 June 2019 TARA SULLIVAN Kyrie Irving is at it again, a series of enigmatic social media posts turning us into armchair psychologists with no real read on the inner workings of the point guard’s brain. — Tara Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, "Kyrie Irving’s high school coach believes a departure is good for both sides," 24 June 2019 Boston is no different than any other team in the NHL, with players hiding injuries at a rate unfathomable to us armchair athletes. — Tara Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, "Brockton golfer Matt Parziale keeping very busy, and other items . . .," 19 June 2019 The detective community and the armchair sleuths had been calling him EAR/ONS. — Julia Wick, latimes.com, "Essential California: Golden State Killer case's twisted, painful path," 11 June 2019 To conduct a preliminary Google search is to be inundated with academic papers by electromagnetic scientists and vague theories from armchair experts. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Will Blue Make You Psychic? Can Yellow Detox Your Mind? A Color Therapist Weighs in on Fall 2019’s Color Trends," 4 Apr. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'armchair.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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armchair
noun
English Language Learners Definition of armchair
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a chair with supports for your arms
armchair
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of armchair (Entry 2 of 2)
—used to describe people who like to read about or watch the dangerous or exciting activities of other people
—used to describe people who like to give opinions about matters they do not have to deal with themselves and do not have responsibility for
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armchair
noun
arm·chair
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Kids Definition of armchair
: a chair with armrests
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