backrest

American

[bak-rest] / ˈbækˌrɛst /

noun

a support used to rest one's back.

Etymology

Origin of backrest

First recorded in 1855–60; back ¹ + rest ¹

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backrest

"They need to have armrests and a backrest, there needs to be curvature to the seat, I like a bench to be made out of wood," explained Wilmot.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

Out on the road, it’s both fun and sensible, with an upgraded seat and backrest, front and rear cargo options, and headlights for visibility.

From Salon ● Nov. 20, 2025

I had turned to face him on the small wooden bench, tucking my feet under me and resting my arm on the backrest.

From New York Times ● Nov. 19, 2021

Lumbar support: This allows you to lie down and relax against a comfortable sloped backrest.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2021

We were hidden by the backrest, by the wall of hair, and who was the farmer to tell anyway?

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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