backrest

noun

back·​rest ˈbak-ˌrest How to pronounce backrest (audio)
: a rest for the back

Examples of backrest in a Sentence

a chair with a cushioned backrest
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Do the same thing with the Re-Curve backrest, and the chair is ready to go. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026 The sofa benches pull out into the center to meet and the backrests drop flat. — New Atlas, 3 July 2026 Cutlery, blankets, and backrests are supplied. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 The piece serves as a luxe accent chair by day, then transforms into a compact sleeper bed at night, thanks to a backrest that adjusts to five positions. — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for backrest

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of backrest was in 1833

Rhymes for backrest

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“Backrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backrest. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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backrest

noun
back·​rest ˈbak-ˌrest How to pronounce backrest (audio)
: a rest for the back

Medical Definition

backrest

noun
back·​rest ˈbak-ˌrest How to pronounce backrest (audio)
: a rest for the back

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