armchair1 nounarmchair2 adjective
armchairarm‧chair1 /ˈɑːmtʃeə, ˌɑːmˈtʃeə $ ˈɑːrmtʃer, ˌɑːrmˈtʃer/ ●●○ noun [countable] 
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
word sets- Antheil closed the door and sat in an armchair under the devil drawing.
- Apart from the couch, there was a wooden armchair and a small drop-leaf table.
- He selected an armchair to the left side of the desk.
- I found her in a large day-room where groups of elderly ladies sat in plastic-covered armchairs.
- I heave an armchair into the kitchen, lay out some light reading, and prepare a flask of coffee.
- Virtual reality will turn the weekly supermarket shop into a pleasure to be enjoyed from the comfort of the armchair.
- Yet it's James they have to thank every time they sink into their armchairs to listen to their favourite classics.
WORD SETS► Furniture
Collocationsantique, nounarm, nounarmchair, nounback, nounbeanbag, nounbed, nounbedhead, nounbedpost, nounbedstead, nounbookcase, nounbookshelf, nounbuffet, nounbunk, nounbureau, nouncanopy, nouncard table, nouncarrycot, nouncart, nouncatchall, nounchair, nounchaise longue, nounchesterfield, nounchest of drawers, nouncoat rack, nouncoatstand, nouncoffee table, nouncommode, nouncot, nouncouch, nouncounter, nouncupboard, noundeckchair, noundesk, noundining table, noundivan, noundouble bed, noundrawer, noundresser, noundustsheet, nouneasy chair, nounescritoire, nounfireguard, nounfirescreen, nounfitment, nounfitted, adjectivefloor lamp, nounfoldaway, adjectivefolding, adjectivefootrest, nounfootstool, nounfour-poster bed, nounfuton, nounGeorgian, adjectivegramophone, noungrandfather clock, noungrate, nounhat stand, nounheadboard, nounheadrest, nounhighboy, nounhighchair, nounhorsehair, nounhot tub, nounhutch, nounJacuzzi, nounlamp, nounlampshade, nounlawn chair, nounleg, nounlooking glass, nounlove seat, nounmattress, nounnightlight, nounnightstand, nounoccasional table, nounottoman, nounpadded, adjectivepedestal, nounpouffe, nounradiogram, nounrocker, nounrocking chair, nounrococo, adjectiveseat, nounsettee, nounshelf, nounshelving, nounsideboard, nounslipcover, nounsofa, nounsofa bed, nounsprung, adjectivestand, nounstandard lamp, nounstool, nounstuffing, nounsuite, nounswivel chair, nountable, nountallboy, nountea chest, nounthree-piece suite, nounthrone, nountwin bed, noununit, nounupholster, verbupholstery, nounveneer, nounveneered, adjectivewardrobe, nounwashstand, nounwaterbed, nounWelsh dresser, nounwindow seat, nounwork-surface, nounwriting desk, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► big
Phrases· She sat squarely in a big armchair and looked at him.· Senators sit in big armchairs at mahogany desks and bat around millions of dollars.· She looked beautiful but fragile, tucked into one of the big armchairs in the central hall of the Ritz.· I sat down in the big black vinyl armchair.· The lamp's dim yellow light showed him to be seated, or rather slumped, in his big armchair.· They are big comfortable armchairs - the sort you should sink into with a glass of whisky.· I could see the whole of a big white armchair and part of a matching sofa.· And the handsomest Celt on earth kneels before me while I sit snugly in the big armchair, the best armchair.
► comfortable· Chatterton made fast progress over to a quartet of comfortable armchairs.· Suddenly there was a gap, as if a favourite comfortable armchair had been removed from its cosy place by the fire.· In front of the desk were two comfortable low modern armchairs for visitors.· You can perform relaxation exercises lying down but we would prefer if you try initially sitting in a comfortable armchair.· There was a deep-pile carpet on the floor, and comfortable armchairs on either side of the fireplace.· They are big comfortable armchairs - the sort you should sink into with a glass of whisky.· Even old Florence had been brought in and sat in the most comfortable armchair while they talked.· The other sat back in leisurely fashion in a comfortable armchair and elegantly crossed one loose-trousered leg over another.
► deep· He was seated in a deep armchair with flat, square sides.· Ferrie was deep in the armchair.· Fax machines now mix with the deep armchairs and ancient oils of the clubhouse, easing communications with the world outside.· As the two girls entered, a man rose from a deep armchair, and Sophie looked at him with interest.· It was furnished simply and graciously, with deep armchairs and divans.· He sat watching her from a deep armchair, legs crossed at the ankles, hands lightly clasped.
► old· But when I glance up, he is pacing round his old armchair with his lips pursed.· Meir Ahronson sat in an old armchair, a piece of furniture that dated back to the times of King Sobieski.· An old armchair could have fatal consequences, long before the fire service has arrived to tackle the flames.· Michael looked up from where he knelt on the floor in front of the old armchair, his books spread out on the chair.
VERB► settle· Once settled in an armchair, he took out a shortish but fairly carbonized pipe and began smoking.· Conrad was settled in an armchair in a far corner and felt like a witch in a coven.· They settled in their low armchairs.
► sink· He returned thoughtfully to his quiet house and sank into an armchair.· Yet it's James they have to thank every time they sink into their armchairs to listen to their favourite classics.· I sank into the leather armchair and thought to myself that this couldn't be real.· When I arrived Willie Rushton was comfortably sunk into a voluminous armchair in one corner.· He closed the door, walked into the living room and sank happily into the armchair.· Then they sank back into armchairs, thanking the Lord that never again in their lives would they move house.· Feeling frightened, he scurried back up the stairs and sank bewildered into his armchair.
► sit· But one evening - a full hour before her usual meal - I sat quietly in the armchair, reading.· He sat in an armchair at the head of the table.· Small children are queuing to take it in turns to sit in a special armchair linked up to a computer.· Meir Ahronson sat in an old armchair, a piece of furniture that dated back to the times of King Sobieski.· Why couldn't Joe let her sit in the fireside armchair in the living-room so that she'd at least have company?· He sits in an oversized armchair in a huge reception room equipped with a state-of-the-art video wall.· They sat in armchairs in a low-beamed room at the front while Archer perched in a rocking chair.· Antheil closed the door and sat in an armchair under the devil drawing.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► armchair critic
- And it has a billion armchair critics, so clothes do count.
- I did not intend to foster more armchair critics of the public schools either.
a comfortable chair with sides that you can rest your arms onarmchair1 nounarmchair2 adjective
armchairarm‧chair2 /ˈɑːmtʃeə $ ˈɑːrmtʃer/ adjective ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- Armchair travellers can now visit the world's most exotic countries via the Internet.
- It's very easy to be an armchair critic but much harder to come up with solutions that will work.
- Like most armchair sportsmen, Terry is sure he understands the game better than the referees.
Longman Language Activatorto not take part in something► not take part/not participate
Phrases · The President was invited to appear on the program but decided not to take part.· We tried to include Reggie in the conversation, but he didn't participate.not take part/not participate in · Party leaders have said they will not take part in the election.· She said that she didn't participate in the games because her shoulder was sore.
► take/have/play no part in formal to deliberately not take part in something, because you disagree with it or think it is wrong: · They were pacifists and would take no part in the war.· Jen would have no part in forcing Gwen out of her job.· I played no part in leaking the information to the press.
► withdraw to decide not to take part in a competition, race, discussion etc, which you previously agreed to take part in: · Bower was leading in the polls, but he withdrew when the scandal hit the press.withdraw from: · Clare had to withdraw from the race after injuring her knee.· It will be very sad if Jordan withdraws from politics altogether.
► pull/drop out informal to suddenly decide not to take part in something, that has already started or is about to start, especially when this causes problems: · The show was cancelled when the star unexpectedly pulled out.· By the end of the semester about half of the students had dropped out.pull/drop out of: · It's too late to pull out of the agreement now.· Most of the other Democratic candidates had already dropped out of the presidential race.
► opt out to decide not to take part in an official system, especially one that has not started yet: · Employees who do not wish to be part of the company's healthcare program can opt out if they want to.opt out of: · The treaty gave Britain the right to opt out of the single European currency system.
► have nothing to do with to not be involved in any way in something bad or illegal - use this especially when other people think that you were involved: · I'm sure that Tony had nothing to do with the robbery.· Connie had nothing to do with the break-up of my marriage.· The editor pointed out that he had nothing to do with the discredited advertising campaign.
► take no further part in to stop taking part in something that you were actively involved in before: · Lineker was injured and took no further part in the game.· Schmidt's lawyer said that he would take no further part in the trial.
► armchair an armchair critic, sportsman, revolutionary etc is someone who does not take part in politics, sport etc but who reads a lot about it or watches it on television, especially someone who thinks they know better than the people doing it and is ready to give them advice: · It's very easy to be an armchair critic but much harder to come up with solutions that will work.· Armchair travellers can now visit the world's most exotic countries via the Internet.· Like most armchair sportsmen, Terry is sure he understands the game better than the referees.
► on the sidelines if you stay, sit, or wait on the sidelines when something is happening, you do not take part in it, even though you may want to or should do: · You can't just wait on the sidelines and hope things will improve.· How can we sit on the sidelines when thousands of innocent civilians are being killed.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► armchair traveller/fan etcPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► armchair critic
armchair traveller/fan etc someone who talks or reads about being a traveller, or watches sport on television but does not have any real experience of doing it: - The armchair traveller for whom you are shooting these pictures does not want to visualize paradise under cloud.
- The first figures hint that armchair fans aren't rushing out to buy dishes because of the new football contract.
- And it has a billion armchair critics, so clothes do count.
- I did not intend to foster more armchair critics of the public schools either.
Her books about her adventures give enjoyment and inspiration to armchair travellers. Armchair fans will have to pay extra to watch the best games live.