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

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In some of the new villas, christened Le Ville della Marchesa, details include headboards upholstered with the famous Missoni zigzag and bathrooms that combine the original gray marble with the brightness of Vietri. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 The panels on the headboard are woven leather, reminiscent of Bottega Veneta’s intrecciato. — Matt Goulet, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026 The mermaid headboard was also created by Friday, who strung the fish-string lights too. — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2026 The actress also shared that Mickey designed many of the other custom details in the home — including a wooden table and the headboard for their bed. — Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for headboard

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First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Sep. 2026.

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headboard

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