antimacassar

/æntɪˈmækəsɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

A piece of fabric or other material placed over the back of an armchair, sofa, or similar piece of furniture, to protect it from wear caused by the back of the head or shoulders of a person sitting on it.

“The old antique sofa had a beautiful antimacassar, which matched its intricate patterns.”

Synonyms

  • chair cover
  • furniture protector

Antonyms

  • furniture destroyer
  • sofa wrecker