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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

Example Sentences

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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

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

She floored the accelerator, and my head slammed against the backrest.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan

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