Examples of backrest in a Sentence
a chair with a cushioned backrest
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The backrest filling also tended to migrate downward, requiring some fluffing.
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Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Some backrests will consist of mesh material, rather than solid material, which provides a bit of airflow that’s helpful on hot days.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
The nearly 20-inch seat height, taut, mesh backrest, and spring-action rocker make this chair a delight to fall back into after a long day of outdoor activities.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 21 Apr. 2025
Stability Some ball chairs for offices come with a stability ring to keep the ball from moving, while others feature framework in the shape of a chair with a backrest and legs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
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Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Some backrests will consist of mesh material, rather than solid material, which provides a bit of airflow that’s helpful on hot days.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2025
The nearly 20-inch seat height, taut, mesh backrest, and spring-action rocker make this chair a delight to fall back into after a long day of outdoor activities.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 21 Apr. 2025
Stability Some ball chairs for offices come with a stability ring to keep the ball from moving, while others feature framework in the shape of a chair with a backrest and legs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Backrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backrest. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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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