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Examples of backrest in a Sentence
a chair with a cushioned backrest
Recent Examples on the Web
The supportive backrest is contoured to fit your spine, and the arms move 360 degrees.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024
The five-level adjustable backrest ensures superior comfort.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 July 2024
This chair comes with a tilted backrest and three removable cushions: one for your seat, another for your back, and a waist pillow.
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Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
According to the brand, the chairs also have an ergonomic design with curved backrests, seats, and arms for comfy support.
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1833, in the meaning defined above
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“Backrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backrest. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
backrest
noun
back·rest
ˈbak-ˌrest
: a rest for the back
Medical Definition
backrest
noun
back·rest
ˈbak-ˌrest
: a rest for the back
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