seatback
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of seatback
First recorded in 1870–75; seat + back 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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With the second-row seatbacks folded—shout-out to the remote seatback releases in the cargo hold—the space expands to 56.3 cubic feet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
The venue’s sound system was just as impressive, with a finely detailed mix and seatback haptics that allowed you literally to feel the oomph of bassist Mike Gordon’s low notes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2024
If the seatback TV didn’t function on your flight, don’t ask for a free ticket; ask for a credit for a drink or a meal on your next trip, he suggests.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 19, 2022
For domestic flights and those to and from Australia, it offers fare packages starting from a seat without checked bags and rising to "worksdeluxe", including two checked bags, food and seatback entertainment.
From Reuters ● Oct. 20, 2020
I was belted in and had the side bag and seatback.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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