backless
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The figures here all look a little awkward, with a slight hunch in their backless chair and their shoulders set at a forced angle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
In 2022, Timothée Chalamet wore striking a backless red top at Venice Film Festival, and at the 2023 Grammys Harry Styles freed the nipple in a plunge harlequin jumpsuit.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2025
The so-called black embellished mesh backless high neck maxi dress is listed for $125 on the PrettyLittleThing website.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2023
Who cares that this backless, mid-century barstool barely fits the average human bottom?
From Salon • Jun. 24, 2023
After this, they sat on a backless bench before the waterfall, tired and hungry.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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