Examples of backrest in a Sentence
a chair with a cushioned backrest
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This two-piece set offers a similar look, with gently curved seats and tall backrests that make lounging comfortable even without cushions.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Do the same thing with the Re-Curve backrest, and the chair is ready to go.
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Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2026
Once together, the rider/driver of the Strutt EV1 sits in a comfortable seat with two movable armrests and an adjustable backrest, much like a typical powered wheelchair.
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William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
Cutlery, blankets, and backrests are supplied.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Do the same thing with the Re-Curve backrest, and the chair is ready to go.
—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2026
Once together, the rider/driver of the Strutt EV1 sits in a comfortable seat with two movable armrests and an adjustable backrest, much like a typical powered wheelchair.
—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
Cutlery, blankets, and backrests are supplied.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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“Backrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backrest. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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backrest
noun
back·rest
ˈbak-ˌrest 
: a rest for the back
Medical Definition
backrest
noun
back·rest
ˈbak-ˌrest
: a rest for the back
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