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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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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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