: of, relating to, or constituting the loins or the vertebrae between the thoracic vertebrae and sacrum
lumbar region
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This seat provides good lumbar support.
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
The Saatva Classic Mattress, for example, was named the best mattress for lumbar support by Women's Health editors and spine experts because it was specifically designed for people who suffer from back pain.
—Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 10 Feb. 2023
For starters, the spacious 215-gallon spa features 29 stainless steel multilevel jets that can be set on a timer and a lounge seat with lumbar support and back jets.
—Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 21 Dec. 2022
Do yourself a favor and add a seat cushion or some lumbar support to your car setup.
—Karthika Gupta, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2022
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“Lumbar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lumbar. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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lumbar
adjective
lum·bar
ˈləm-bər 
-ˌbär
: of, relating to, or near the loins or the bony regions of the lower spinal column
the lumbar region
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