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- [bak-rest]
- /ˈbækˌrɛst/
- /ˈbækrest/
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- [bak-rest]
- /ˈbækˌrɛst/
Definitions of backrest word
- countable noun backrest The backrest of a seat or chair is the part which you rest your back on. 3
- noun backrest a support for someone's back, esp the back part of a seat 3
- noun backrest a support for or at the back 3
- noun backrest The backrest of a seat in a vehicle is the part that you rest your back on. 3
- noun backrest a support used to rest one's back. 1
- noun backrest A support for a person’s back when the person is seated. 1
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Origin of backrest
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; back1 + rest1
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Parts of speech for Backrest
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
backrest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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