SportsAugust 19, 2026

chairbacks

CHAIR-baks

Definition

Seats that are equipped with a backrest, typically providing more comfort than standard bleacher or bench seating.

Etymology

The word is a compound of 'chair' (from Latin 'cathedra') and 'back', describing a seat constructed specifically with a supportive piece for a person's back.

In the news

In the article, the term distinguishes premium reserved seats with backrests from general admission seating options available for Wake Forest soccer games.

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