backrest

American  

[bak-rest] / ˈbækˌrɛst /

noun

1. a support used to rest one's back.

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Etymology

Origin of backrest

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

Example Sentences

Flint often gelled his hair into the shape of two devil horns, of which a silhouette is etched into the backrest of the bench.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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

Between the footage of Harbaugh and Reid, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was shown slamming his helmet with both hands into the backrest of one of his team’s metal benches.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2024

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

I turn my body around and look over the backrest.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher