headrest

noun

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

Examples of headrest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Adjustable recline settings and padded headrests add comfort, while backpack-style straps enhance portability. Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 14 May 2024 Other bullets pierced her headrest and the seats where her children would have been buckled in. Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 23 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for headrest 

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Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 1 Jun. 2024.

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headrest

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

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