headboard

noun

head·​board ˈhed-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce headboard (audio)
: a board forming the head (as of a bed)

Examples of headboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The frame is made from a sturdy steel and comes with wood slats for added stability, while the headboard is upholstered in expensive-looking velvet that will upgrade your room. Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 Embrace soft shapes like rounded headboards and circular poofs. Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024 The headboard and footboard are made from durable bamboo and steel, and the bed frame can support up to 700 pounds. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024 The bed-frame options come with walnut wood-trim headboards, satin or velvet upholstery and bullion fringe around the base. Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for headboard 

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Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of headboard was in 1701

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“Headboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headboard. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.

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headboard

noun
head·​board -ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce headboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a board forming the head (as of a bed)
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