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armchair

armchair

Meaning of armchair

single seat chair

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British English/ˈɑːmtʃeə/
American English/ˈɑrm.tʃer/
Russian transcription[ˈkrʲeslə]
armchair
armchair - кресло
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armchair with Russian translation

armchair usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она тихо покачивалась в кресле у окна с книгой.

She rocked gently in the armchair by the window with a book.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он придвинул кресло ближе к камину, чтобы согреться.

He pulled the armchair closer to the fireplace to feel warmer.

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armchair belongs to the topic "Interior and Decor". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What's the difference between armchair / sofa / couch

🇬🇧English
armchair

Identical to the headword: a comfortable upholstered chair with arms for one person.

A2Very Often

She sank into the armchair and picked up her book.

Она опустилась в кресло и взяла книгу.

🇬🇧English

Generally a longer upholstered seat for two or more people (what many call a couch); not usually a single armchair.

A2Very Often

They bought a new sofa for the living room.

Они купили новый диван для гостиной.

🇬🇧English

Colloquial for a sofa; often used informally, especially in American English.

A2Very Often

We watched a movie on the couch.

Мы смотрели фильм на диване.

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How to pronounce armchair and what this word means

armchair translation: кресло. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce armchair

/ˈɑːmtʃeə/

armchair translation

кресло

armchair examples

She rocked gently in the armchair by the window with a book.

armchair transcription

/ˈɑːmtʃeə/, /ˈɑrm.tʃer/

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armchair meaning: what does it mean?

single seat chair

armchair pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

armchair is pronounced as /ˈɑːmtʃeə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

armchair definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She rocked gently in the armchair by the window with a book. Translation: Она тихо покачивалась в кресле у окна с книгой.

Is armchair part of Interior and Decor vocabulary?

Yes, armchair (кресло) can be learned in the Interior and Decor topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is armchair part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, armchair (кресло) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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