Examples of backrest in a Sentence
a chair with a cushioned backrest
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The backrest of the bench has intricate scrollwork that will add a touch of elegance to any space.
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Nora Colomer
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This folding Adirondack chair has a high backrest, wide armrests, and a spacious seat.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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, 4 June 2025
Adjust seat, backrest, and steering wheel for comfort and control, ensuring full pedal reach and proper posture.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
This folding Adirondack chair has a high backrest, wide armrests, and a spacious seat.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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, 4 June 2025
Adjust seat, backrest, and steering wheel for comfort and control, ensuring full pedal reach and proper posture.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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“Backrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backrest. Accessed 1 Jul. 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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