Meaning
armrest; armbands
- the support for the arm on a chair, armchair, or sofa
- (in the plural) inflatable armbands used as flotation aids for swimming

In a sentence
Il gatto dorme sempre sul bracciolo della poltrona.
The cat always sleeps on the armchair's armrest.
Il bambino nuota sereno in piscina con i braccioli.
The child swims happily in the pool with armbands.
Non appoggiare i piedi sul bracciolo del divano!
Don't put your feet on the sofa's armrest!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bracciolo | masculine · singular |
| braccioli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In the plural ('braccioli'), it usually refers to inflatable swimming armbands for children.