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backrest

American  
[bak-rest] / ˈbækˌrɛst /

noun

  1. 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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"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

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

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

From Seattle Times Oct. 18, 2021

My hands curled around the slender wood of the chair’s backrest.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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