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armchair
/ ˈɑːˌʃɛə /
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
Example Sentences
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.
He sat in an armchair, thick glasses and a long-sleeved shirt softening his look.
From archival pieces such as Jean Prouvé’s 1969 Total Filling Station to contemporary ones like Max Lamb armchairs created exclusively for Design.Space, there’s a gorgeous variety of art and architecture for everyone.
The Vatican said the 88-year-old was alert and in his armchair, but required a "high flow" of oxygen and his prognosis "remains guarded".
A Vatican official said the Pope was still able to get out of bed and sit in an armchair in his hospital room, and he was continuing to do some work.
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