backrest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of backrest
Example Sentences
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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
Further examination was ordered when staff became suspicious and they found evidence that its seat cushion and backrest had been re-stitched.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2023
A soft yet supportive backrest that is kind to even the creakiest back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2023
The oak frame, which is dressed in canvas and linen, has an adjustable backrest.
From New York Times ● Oct. 28, 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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