Examples of backrest in a Sentence
a chair with a cushioned backrest
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Perfect for compact rooms and overnight guests, the space-saving chair features an adjustable backrest and pull-out base that easily glides into place.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
The seat is versatile enough to be used in multiple rooms, including bedrooms, living areas, or office spaces, and the plush backrest is removable and reversible to accommodate different seating needs.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 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
For example, the seating area can be expanded and the backrest can be shortened, or vice versa.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
The seat is versatile enough to be used in multiple rooms, including bedrooms, living areas, or office spaces, and the plush backrest is removable and reversible to accommodate different seating needs.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 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
For example, the seating area can be expanded and the backrest can be shortened, or vice versa.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Backrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backrest. Accessed 8 Apr. 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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