armchair

Example Sentences

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But the scandal was perfect fodder for armchair sleuths and conspiracy theorists, and the Long Island serial killer myth and mysteries persisted, until Heuermann's arrest on 13 July, 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Francisco Gonzalez, a 79-year-old retiree, also said he had a sleepless night in the dark, "sitting in an armchair at home, waiting for the power to come back on."

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

Cara found us in a big armchair at the edge of the party — José and I snug together while 30-some people mingled, drinks in hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Many armchair historians have pointed out that 2016 wasn’t the blissful stretch of utopia that social media is making it out to be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The lord of Ashton Place leaned forward in his armchair and fixed her with his blurry gaze.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood