headrest

noun

head·​rest ˈhed-ˌrest How to pronounce headrest (audio)
1
: a support for the head
2

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Throughout the space, there were places for the artist to rest—a daybed, an East African headrest, a wooden platform holding two mattresses and a sculpture. Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 14 July 2025 In terms of extras, there are two very snug side pockets and a headrest flap designed to hold a pillow. Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 12 July 2025 Other customizable ergonomic features include an adjustable headrest, tilt tension, and tilt lock to make this your most comfortable office chair yet. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2025 Nissan There are also a bunch of nice-to-have features, including a dimming panoramic roof, a Bose audio system with the ability to tune the sound stage for just you or the whole cabin, and headphone tech built into the headrests. New Atlas, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for headrest

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of headrest was in 1833

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“Headrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headrest. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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headrest

noun
head·​rest ˈhed-ˌrest How to pronounce headrest (audio)
: a support for the head

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