Examples of backrest in a Sentence
a chair with a cushioned backrest
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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.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 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
The chairs are crafted from solid acacia wood with an ergonomic, curved seat, and a tall backrest, creating a comfortable seating experience sans cushions.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Miura prefers lighter chairs with a small backrest; Tahara highlighted the benefits of chairs with adjustable seat heights, large wheels and shorter stems.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 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
The chairs are crafted from solid acacia wood with an ergonomic, curved seat, and a tall backrest, creating a comfortable seating experience sans cushions.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Miura prefers lighter chairs with a small backrest; Tahara highlighted the benefits of chairs with adjustable seat heights, large wheels and shorter stems.
—Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
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“Backrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backrest. Accessed 20 May. 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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