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I'm an armchair kind of guy, especially when it's raining, which it always is and always will be.
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Meaning of "armchair" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ARMCHAIR

armchair  [ˈɑːmˌtʃɛə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ARMCHAIR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Armchair is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ARMCHAIR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of armchair in the English dictionary

The first definition of armchair in the dictionary is a chair, esp an upholstered one, that has side supports for the arms or elbows. Other definition of armchair is taking no active part; lacking practical experience; theoretical. Armchair is also participated in away from the place of action or in the home.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ARMCHAIR


bedchair
ˈbɛdˌtʃɛə
carshare
ˈkɑːˌʃɛə
chair
tʃɛə
deckchair
ˈdɛkˌtʃɛə
groundshare
ˈɡraʊndˌʃɛə
headchair
ˈhɛdˌtʃɛə
highchair
ˈhaɪˌtʃɛə
mindshare
ˈmaɪndˌʃɛə
ploughshare
ˈplaʊˌʃɛə
porte-cochere
ˌpɔːtkɒˈʃɛə
pushchair
ˈpʊʃˌtʃɛə
redshare
ˈrɛdˌʃɛə
share
ʃɛə
Silverchair
ˈsɪlvəˌtʃɛə
unchair
ʌnˈtʃɛə
wheelchair
ˈwiːlˌtʃɛə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ARMCHAIR

armament
armamentaria
armamentarium
armaments
armaments depot
armaments factory
Armani
armature
armband
armchair banking
armchair shopping
Armco
armed
armed bullhead
armed forces
armed guard
armed intervention
armed response unit
armed response vehicle
armed robbery

WORDS THAT END LIKE ARMCHAIR

Bath chair
camp chair
camping chair
club chair
cochair
deck chair
dining chair
director´s chair
easy chair
electric chair
hair
high chair
in the chair
rocking chair
sedan chair
swivel chair
take the chair
the chair
the electric chair
Windsor chair
wing chair

Synonyms and antonyms of armchair in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «armchair» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ARMCHAIR

Find out the translation of armchair to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of armchair from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «armchair» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

扶手椅子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sillón
570 millions of speakers

English

armchair
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कुर्सी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كُرْسِيٌّ مُزَوَّدٌ بِذِراعَيْـن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кресло
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

poltrona
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আরামকেদারা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fauteuil
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kerusi berlengan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sessel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

肘掛け椅子
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

안락 의자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Armchair
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ghế bành
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆர்ம்சேர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आरामखुर्ची
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

koltuk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

poltrona
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fotel
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

крісло
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fotoliu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πολυθρόνα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

leunstoel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fåtölj
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lenestol
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of armchair

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ARMCHAIR»

The term «armchair» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.316 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ARMCHAIR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about armchair

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10 QUOTES WITH «ARMCHAIR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word armchair.
1
Scott Anderson
Even if he was happier in Asia than he'd been in Latin America, the wanderlust still worked on my father's insides like a disease. One of the most recurrent memories of my childhood is of him sitting in his armchair in the evenings, poring over atlases the way other fathers read newspapers or books.
2
Edward Carpenter
I might have simply settled down into an armchair literary life. I really don't know exactly why I didn't.
3
John Jay Chapman
A vision of truth which does not call upon us to get out of our armchair - why, this is the desideratum of mankind.
4
Tim Ferriss
I discourage passive skepticism, which is the armchair variety where people sit back and criticize without ever subjecting their theories or themselves to real field testing.
5
Stephen Fry
I like to think of myself at home in the armchair, writing, smoking and occasionally wandering down the shop.
6
Hugh Jackman
I once sang 'Summer Nights,' from 'Grease,' at a bar in Melbourne with John Travolta, who's a good friend of mine. He looked cool singing the part of Danny - sitting in an armchair, smoking a cigar - while I got stuck playing Sandy.
7
Leslie Jamison
Armchair poverty tourism has been around as long as authors have written about class. As an author, I have struggled myself with the nuances of writing about poverty without reducing any community to a catalog of its difficulties.
8
Sarah Kay
Perusing colorful storylines on the backs of book jackets, I realized that none of them could possibly be as dramatic as my life to date. Then sadly, I also realized I could never find the ending of my story from the safety of an armchair.
9
Henri Matisse
What I dream of is an art of balance, of purity and serenity devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter - a soothing, calming influence on the mind, rather like a good armchair which provides relaxation from physical fatigue.
10
Arthur Smith
I'm an armchair kind of guy, especially when it's raining, which it always is and always will be.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ARMCHAIR»

Discover the use of armchair in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to armchair and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Armchair Book of Gardens: A Miscellany
What makes us so passionate about gardens, and what do they represent? This fabulous collection of prose and images explores gardens from many angles, celebrating their sensual, spiritual, aesthetic, social, and even political dimensions.
Jane Billinghurst, 2011
2
The Armchair Economist (revised and updated May 2012): ...
Whether these are nagging questions you’ve always had, or ones you never even thought to ask, this new edition of The Armchair Economist turns the eternal ideas of economic theory into concrete answers that you can use to navigate the ...
Steven E. Landsburg, 2007
3
The Armchair Economist: Economics and Everyday Life
Whether these are nagging questions you’ve always had, or ones you never even thought to ask, this new edition of The Armchair Economist turns the eternal ideas of economic theory into concrete answers that you can use to navigate the ...
Steven E. Landsburg, 2012
4
Wesley for Armchair Theologians
This accessible study of John Wesley presents the founder of Methodism in an interesting and engaging way. The intriguing illustrations make this an excellent introduction to the work of this important Christian figure.
William J. Abraham, 2005
5
Barth for Armchair Theologians
This volume introduces readers to the life and thought of Karl Barth (1886-1968), one of the most important theologians since the Reformation era.
John R. Franke, 2006
6
The Armchair Millionaire
Packed with practical advice, personalized tools such as user-friendly worksheets, and actual stories of ordinary people who have built extraordinary portfolios using these methods, The Armchair Millionaire will show you how to get on the ...
Lewis Schiff, Douglas Gerlach, 2001
7
Luther for Armchair Theologians
This series is an essential supplement for first-time encounters with primary texts, a lucid refresher for scholars and clergy, and an enjoyable read for the theologically curious.
Steven D. Paulson, 2004
8
The Reformation for Armchair Theologians
These books are an essential supplement for first-time encounters with primary texts, a lucid refresher for scholars and clergy, and an enjoyable read for the theologically curious.
Glenn S. Sunshine, 2005
9
Aquinas for Armchair Theologians
Renick's engaging narrative presents the key theological views of this important theologian to those with no previous Aquinas background. With cartoons by Hill, this book takes a sound but lighthearted approach.
Timothy Mark Renick, 2002
10
Armchair Gardening: Some of the Spirit, Philosophy and ...
Published in 1947, Armchair Gardening is a meditation on the sensual and spiritual aspects of gardening. Thomas Hubbard McHatton believes gardening is an art—a method of expression analogous to sculpture or dance.
Thomas Hubbard McHatton, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ARMCHAIR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term armchair is used in the context of the following news items.
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Armchair Analyst: End product, elbows up and more from Week 18
Relax, Eric's joking. Nonetheless that was an otherworldly performance from Carli Lloyd and the USWNT in their 5-2 win over Japan in the ... «MLSsoccer.com, Jul 15»
2
Jeff Lynne's Armchair Theatre started with an impossible-to-match …
Perhaps, given its vintage, it's no surprise that Armchair Theatre seems to owe so much to Jeff Lynne's participation in the Traveling Wilburys, ... «Something Else! Reviews, Jul 15»
3
Rainbow Facebook photos: Armchair activism or shifting tide?
Call it armchair activism. Call it a mark of a shifting tide in public opinion. The rainbows are the latest sign of the important place social media ... «WMC Action News 5, Jul 15»
4
Armchair Analyst: Learning just enough as USMNT cruise past …
The thing to bear in mind is that it's always ugly in CONCACAF. You think the first hour of what we just saw in Nashville against Guatemala was ... «MLSsoccer.com, Jul 15»
5
Armchair Analyst: On the radar for Week 18 of the 2015 MLS season
Want proof? At this time four weeks ago, NYCFC were on an 11-game winless streak. At this time one week ago, they were on a three-game ... «MLSsoccer.com, Jul 15»
6
25 Years Ago: Jeff Lynne Releases His Debut Solo Album, 'Armchair
It took Jeff Lynne quite a while to surface as a solo artist after the Electric Light Orchestra went its separate ways, but he definitely wasn't resting ... «Ultimate Classic Rock, Jul 15»
7
Armchair Analyst: Who should MLS teams be shopping for at the …
Welcome back to the Thursday Q&A series, where we focus on one particular topic – today's being the less-obvious transfer targets about to ... «MLSsoccer.com, Jul 15»
8
WWE Armchair Booking: How to Maximize Sheamus as Mr. Money …
The Money in the Bank briefcase can net Sheamus more than a run with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. It can be the catalyst for ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
9
Bruce Forsyth leads tributes to armchair crooner Val Doonican who …
Sir Bruce Forsyth led tributes to Irish singer Val Doonican, who has died aged 88, describing him as a "lovely man". «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
10
To Be or Not to Be an Armchair GM: Ray Shero Edition
Even though free agency started yesterday, it's always fun to play armchair GM and try to fix a team's shortcomings over the summer. Today I do ... «In Lou We Trust, Jul 15»

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