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AHMCH-air/ˈɑːmtʃeə/

An armchair is a big comfortable chair with sides for your arms. A chair is the general word and often has no arms. A sofa (British) seats two or more people. Sit in an armchair, not on it as often as on a chair.

Meaning

A big comfortable chair with sides for your arms.

Examples

• “Grandad sat in the armchair.”
• “She fell asleep in the armchair.”
• “Move the armchair nearer the window.”

Good to know

sit in an armchair. Contrast: chair (general), sofa (more people).

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