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footrest [foo t-rest] ExamplesWord Origin See more synonyms for footrest on Thesaurus.com noun
- a support for a person’s feet, as an attachment to a barber’s chair or a dentist’s chair.
Origin of footrest First recorded in 1860–65; foot + rest1 Related Words for footrest stool, hassock, footrest, ottoman, footstool Examples from the Web for footrest Historical Examples of footrest
A shaded lamp burned softly on the center-table, and beside it stood the doctor’s easy-chair and footrest.
Lawrence L. Lynch
I hear my name called, I lay aside my book and meerschaum, push back my footrest, and go to the door.
Lawrence L. Lynch
At this point Guilford Duncan impatiently kicked over his footrest, rose to his feet and began dressing for the out of doors.
George Cary Eggleston
In earlier forms it was used as a footrest to keep the feet from the damp or draughty rush floor.
Arthur Hayden
Under the spell of the music he relaxed, pushed out the footrest of the chair, and lay back at ease, smoking dreamily.
Edward Elmer Smith and Lee Hawkins Garby
British Dictionary definitions for footrest footrest noun
- something that provides a support for the feet, such as a low stool, rail, etc