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.
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Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Cutlery, blankets, and backrests are supplied.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
When assembled as a bench, the seats have a supportive backrest, but that quickly transforms into a two-person picnic table with little effort.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
As another hidden perk, the backrest can also be adjusted at three different levels to work as a comfy recliner for movie nights and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Cutlery, blankets, and backrests are supplied.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
When assembled as a bench, the seats have a supportive backrest, but that quickly transforms into a two-person picnic table with little effort.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
As another hidden perk, the backrest can also be adjusted at three different levels to work as a comfy recliner for movie nights and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
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“Backrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backrest. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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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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