1. a protective covering placed on the back or arms of chairs and sofas to prevent soiling from hair oil or dirt
Usage: historical

Examples

• The Victorian parlor featured elegant antimacassars on every chair.
• Grandmother crocheted delicate antimacassars to protect her new sofa.
• The antique armchair still had its original lace antimacassar.
• Hotels in the 1800s commonly used antimacassars on their furniture.
• She removed the antimacassar before sitting in the velvet chair.
• The museum displayed period furniture complete with embroidered antimacassars.