ARMCHAIR
/ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of ARMCHAIR
A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.
To create based on theory or general knowledge rather than data.
To theorize based on analysis of data that was gathered previously; to reflect.
Remote from actual involvement, including a person retired from previously active involvement.
"These days I'm an armchair detective."
Unqualified or uninformed but yet giving advice, especially on technical issues, such as law, architecture, medicine, military theory, or sports.
"After the American football game, the armchair quarterbacks talked about what they would have done differently to win, if they had been star athletes instead of out-of-shape old men."
Examples of ARMCHAIR in a Sentence
- "These days I'm an armchair detective."
- "After the American football game, the armchair quarterbacks talked about what they would have done differently to win, if they had been star athletes instead of out-of-shape old men."
Word Details
Is ARMCHAIR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ARMCHAIR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ARMCHAIR uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ARMCHAIR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | r | m | c | h | a | i | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ARMCHAIR
86 words from the letters in ARMCHAIR
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How to Use ARMCHAIR in Word Games
ARMCHAIR is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ARMCHAIR to find 86 additional valid words.