Examples of backrest in a Sentence
a chair with a cushioned backrest
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Marko says the goal is to sit upright with a straight back, instead of semi-reclining with the backrest tilted backward or leaning forward.
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Emilia Benton, SELF, 6 Aug. 2025
The backrest and headrest are fashioned from a breathable mesh material, which helps to keep you cool, while the seat is constructed of an ultra-cushy foam.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 17 July 2025
As part of the model’s launch, pre-orders come with more than $300 worth of accessories like front and rear baskets, rearview mirrors and a larger backrest.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Modway Stopover Outdoor Sunbrella Daybed This oversized daybed brings resort vibes to the backyard with a plush round seating area and canopy-style backrest that offers additional UV protection.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
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Emilia Benton, SELF, 6 Aug. 2025
The backrest and headrest are fashioned from a breathable mesh material, which helps to keep you cool, while the seat is constructed of an ultra-cushy foam.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 17 July 2025
As part of the model’s launch, pre-orders come with more than $300 worth of accessories like front and rear baskets, rearview mirrors and a larger backrest.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Modway Stopover Outdoor Sunbrella Daybed This oversized daybed brings resort vibes to the backyard with a plush round seating area and canopy-style backrest that offers additional UV protection.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
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“Backrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backrest. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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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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