Footrest

Pronunciation: /fʊt.rɛst/

Definitions of footrest

noun a low support on which to rest the feet when sitting

Example Sentences

A1 I like to put my feet up on the footrest while watching TV.

A2 The footrest on my recliner is adjustable for added comfort.

B1 She purchased a new footrest to use at her desk to prevent leg fatigue.

B2 The ergonomic footrest helped improve my posture while working long hours.

C1 The luxurious leather footrest in the first-class cabin made the long flight more comfortable.

C2 The custom-made footrest in his office was a testament to his attention to detail and comfort.

Examples of footrest in a Sentence

formal The ergonomic chair comes with an adjustable footrest for added comfort during long hours of sitting.

informal I love putting my feet up on the footrest while watching TV.

slang I always kick back and relax with my feet on the footrest.

figurative The footrest symbolizes a place of relaxation and comfort in the midst of a hectic day.

Grammatical Forms of footrest

• plural: footrests
• comparative: more comfortable
• superlative: most comfortable
• present tense: footrest
• future tense: will footrest
• perfect tense: have footrested
• continuous tense: is footresting
• singular: footrest
• positive degree: comfortable
• infinitive: to footrest
• gerund: footresting
• participle: footrested

Origin and Evolution of footrest

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'footrest' originated from a combination of the words 'foot' and 'rest', indicating a place for resting the feet.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a simple support for resting one's feet, the term 'footrest' has evolved to encompass a variety of designs and functions, including adjustable and ergonomic features for comfort and support.