backless
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The figures here all look a little awkward, with a slight hunch in their backless chair and their shoulders set at a forced angle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Social media influencer Emma Chamberlain looked sharp and on theme with a backless tailored suit dress designed by French fashion house Courrèges.
From BBC • May 5, 2025
And especially the occasional cowboy hat, which accompanied not only casual ensembles but, to close out the show with a memorable look, a backless gown dress in sparkly gold.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024
The so-called black embellished mesh backless high neck maxi dress is listed for $125 on the PrettyLittleThing website.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2023
There were no beds in the one we entered, only long tables with backless benches pulled up to them.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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