armchair
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adjective
2.
theorizing without the benefit of practical experience: an armchair football coach.
3.
participating or experiencing indirectly or vicariously: an armchair traveler.
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armchair (ˈɑːmˌtʃɛə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a chair, esp an upholstered one, that has side supports for the arms or elbows |
| 2. | (modifier) taking no active part; lacking practical experience; theoretical: an armchair strategist |
| 3. | (modifier) participated in away from the place of action or in the home: armchair theatre |
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Armchair
is always a great word to know.
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| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
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Example sentences
It's easy to armchair quarterback when your job is not on the line.
They began a therapy session sitting alone in a nondescript room with a well-worn armchair and a television.
It shows an armchair general being honored at an expensive restaurant, a wad of food in one cheek.
Reading a book while sitting in an armchair in the living room is fine.
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