noun
- a support for the back, especially the part of a chair or seat that supports a person’s back
Examples
- The office chair has an adjustable backrest for better comfort.
- She leaned against the backrest and closed her eyes.
- The park bench was missing its backrest, making it uncomfortable to sit on.
- He adjusted the car seat’s backrest to a more upright position.
- The ergonomic backrest helps prevent back pain during long work sessions.
- The recliner’s backrest can be lowered for sleeping.
- Without a proper backrest, sitting for hours becomes very uncomfortable.