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
Lumbar support: This allows you to lie down and relax against a comfortable sloped backrest.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2021
I sat down with the trunk as my backrest.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2018
She floored the accelerator, and my head slammed against the backrest.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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