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seatback

American  
[seet-bak] / ˈsitˌbæk /
Or seat back

noun

  1. the back support of a seat in an aircraft, motor vehicle, etc.


Etymology

Origin of seatback

First recorded in 1870–75; seat + back 1 ( def. )


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The carrier says it will restore seatback displays across its domestic fleet, reversing a years-long strategy of removing them from most US routes.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

His plan involved ordering hundreds of bigger jets from Boeing and Airbus, dumping many of United’s smallest regional jets and revamping the airline’s existing fleet with seatback screens, power ports and more spacious overhead bins.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 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

They were as lost to me as the confessional journal I once left in the seatback of a plane.

From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2022

“This is the worst,” Leo says, resting his forehead on the seatback in front of him.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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