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
Jimenez likes a backless settee or daybed placed in front of a fireplace, so people can admire the flames facing one way and turn to converse with others in the opposite direction.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 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
Her latest and best piece, bought to celebrate the end of finals, before she knew about her miserable third, was the figure-hugging dark green bias-cut backless evening gown with a halter neck.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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