Examples of backrest in a Sentence
a chair with a cushioned backrest
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For example, the seating area can be expanded and the backrest can be shortened, or vice versa.
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
At the center of the action was a sunglasses-wearing Jay-Z, who was perched on the backrest of a plush sofa while enjoying a performance by rapper Don Toliver, mouthing along the lyrics to his hit No Pole.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
The cushion and backrest are filled with dense foam that doesn’t sink or flatten over time, and the seat has a spring base for a bouncy feel.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The seat is versatile enough to be used in multiple rooms, including bedrooms, living areas, or office spaces, and the plush backrest is removable and reversible to accommodate different seating needs.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
At the center of the action was a sunglasses-wearing Jay-Z, who was perched on the backrest of a plush sofa while enjoying a performance by rapper Don Toliver, mouthing along the lyrics to his hit No Pole.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
The cushion and backrest are filled with dense foam that doesn’t sink or flatten over time, and the seat has a spring base for a bouncy feel.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
The seat is versatile enough to be used in multiple rooms, including bedrooms, living areas, or office spaces, and the plush backrest is removable and reversible to accommodate different seating needs.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Backrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backrest. Accessed 17 Feb. 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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