How to Use backrest in a Sentence

backrest

noun

• The wide bars on the seat and backrest make the chairs both stylish and easy to sit in.
  — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2022
• The stools take after tree stumps and are equipped with antler-like backrests.
  — Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 3 Jan. 2020
• The mesh backrest is a nice touch for sweaty gaming sessions.
  — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
• This will push you back in the seat to get the proper support from the backrest.
  — Zac Ginsburg, Wired, 22 June 2021
• Sit tall in a chair with your lower back pressed against the backrest and your feet flat on the ground.
  — Jenny McCoy, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
• But the two levers (which adjust seat height and backrest recline) are easy to use.
  — Jenni Gritters, wsj.com, 20 Sep. 2023
• Do the same thing with the Re-Curve backrest, and the chair is ready to go.
  — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
• Their only backrest is a case of Gatorade tucked behind the back seat.
  — Kelly Whiteside, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2016
• The packages were hidden in the seat and the backrest of the wheelchair.
  — Rafael Carranza, azcentral, 15 May 2020
• Puleio also notes that many people lock their backrest which is a major faux-pas.
  — NBC News, 25 Oct. 2017
• Recumbent bikes with a backrest may also be a good choice.
  — Tim Petrie, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
• The front seat backrest frame may not have been welded properly.
  — Detroit Free Press, 4 Sep. 2020
• The thickness of the backrest helps make the chair more comfortable, too.
  — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 10 Jan. 2020
• Or a style with a classic silhouette and backrest that adds to the craftsman look.
  — Sarah Lloyd, Good Housekeeping, 16 Mar. 2020
• The sofa benches pull out into the center to meet and the backrests drop flat.
  — New Atlas, 3 July 2026
• The chairs, which come in a pair, have nicely rounded backrests that cradle your back from the base to the neck.
  — Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
• The jet pack has a carbon-fiber backrest and safety harness with adjustable arms and seat.
  — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2022
• The wheelchair has a reclining backrest and the leg rests have been removed.
  — The Aegis, 21 May 2018
• The best-selling seat’s backrest is designed for lumbar support to keep back pain at bay.
  — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
• The best-selling seat’s backrest is designed for lumbar support to keep back pain at bay.
  — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025
• This pick features a padded seat cushion and backrest and a swivel base that can also be locked in place.
  — Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
• But only the chairs with warning tags on the back of the chair’s backrest or armrest are part of the recall.
  — Chris Smith, BGR, 22 July 2022
• That said, the 20-inch backrest may not be comfortable for taller people.
  — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2023
• The backrest of the bench has intricate scrollwork that will add a touch of elegance to any space.
  — 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
• As is the case with most other recumbent trikes, the rider reclines in a padded seat with a backrest.
  — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
• The rear seats are spacious, with suede pads on the headrests and a motor to adjust the backrest angle.
  — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2018
• Klymit solved this problem by adding a few inches of height to the back of this six-foot-plus raft, creating a backrest.
  — Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 14 May 2015
• 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 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
• The curved backrest hugs the contours of your spine, keeping your head upright without a headrest.
  — Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 20 Oct. 2020