armchair

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/
/ˈɑɹmtʃɛɚ/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To create based on theory or general knowledge rather than data.

2 Definition

To theorize based on analysis of data that was gathered previously; to reflect.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Remote from actual involvement, including a person retired from previously active involvement.

Example Sentences
  • These days I'm an armchair detective.
2 Definition

Unqualified or uninformed but yet giving advice, especially on technical issues, such as law, architecture, medicine, military theory, or sports.

Example Sentences
  • 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.