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Definition of chairback

chairback

/ˈtʃɛər.bæk/
chair · back
Plural:chairbacks
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chairback Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The upright rear portion of a chair against which a seated person's back rests.

Example

"She draped her wool cardigan over the wooden chairback before sitting down at the dining table."

2

British A decorative or protective piece of fabric placed over the back of an armchair or sofa to prevent soiling.

Example

"The parlor armchairs were fitted with lace chairbacks that matched the curtains."

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• Rhymes for chairback

• Nearby Words

chainsaw
chainsmoker
chair
chairback
chairbound
chairlady
chairlift

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chairback. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chairback
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