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 Nightstands built into the headboard are another option, especially in a modern space. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 This fan headboard adds the chic and put-together look of the headboard without the bulk. Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024 Our pick for the best bed frame with a headboard is the Silk & Snow Bouclé Bed Frame. Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 At the start of the clip, Cranmer prepares Homer's bed for him, which is decorated with various plush toys and personalized with his name on the headboard. Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 21 Jan. 2024 Interior design choices in the main suite, like a suede headboard and chic nero marquinia black marble in the head, will appeal to a sophisticated clientele. Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2024 Check the places where bugs hide during the day, including mattress tags and seams, and behind baseboards, headboards, electrical outlets and picture frames. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 Check the places where bed bugs hide during the day, including mattress tags and seams, and behind baseboards, headboards, electrical outlets and picture frames. The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024 Conveniently, this headboard is loaded with extras like a bed frame, wood slats, a storage shelf, and a charging station. Michelle Duncan, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 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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