Examples of backrest in a Sentence
a chair with a cushioned backrest
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Sit tall in a chair with your lower back pressed against the backrest and your feet flat on the ground.
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Jenny McCoy, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Suzanne Fontaine struck a deal in February to sell her Playamigo bag/backrest chair through Hammacher Schlemmer, a potential breakthrough for the small business owner.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Marko says the goal is to sit upright with a straight back, instead of semi-reclining with the backrest tilted backward or leaning forward.
—Emilia Benton, SELF, 6 Aug. 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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Jenny McCoy, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
Suzanne Fontaine struck a deal in February to sell her Playamigo bag/backrest chair through Hammacher Schlemmer, a potential breakthrough for the small business owner.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Marko says the goal is to sit upright with a straight back, instead of semi-reclining with the backrest tilted backward or leaning forward.
—Emilia Benton, SELF, 6 Aug. 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 8 Sep. 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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