headboard

noun

head·​board ˈhed-ˌbȯrd 

: a board forming the head (as of a bed)

Examples of headboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Standard Nobu Deluxe kings, at about 350 square feet, feel warmer and more characterful than many similarly sized Strip rooms, with platform beds, statement headboards, and large soaking tubs in unexpectedly big bathrooms. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

The serene and sumptuous rooms at Patina have tatami mat daybeds plus washi paper headboards inspired by Osaka Castle’s impressive granite fortifications. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

The frame is crafted from heavy-duty steel and finished with padded foam foot- and headboards finished in a luxe-looking linen. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026

The Austin Proper hotel, designed by Kelly Wearstler, boasts curved damask headboards with both lighting and nightstands integrated into its cocooning shape. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for headboard

• abhorred
• aboard
• accord
• adored
• afford
• award
• baseboard
• billboard
• blackboard
• boxboard
• breadboard
• broadsword

Kids Definition

headboard

noun

head·​board -ˌbō(ə)rd 

-ˌbȯ(ə)rd

: a board forming the head (as of a bed)