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

Rich velvet headboards, warm wood finishes, and pops of blush and rust make the spaces feel inviting and chic, while details like marble vanities and sleek micro cement showers add just the right amount of drama. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026

Reviews say this bed frame doesn’t creak, is quick to build (easily done by one person, but the headboard may require an extra set of hands), and feels high-quality. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

Themed suites with bunk beds, mermaid headboards, or hot tubs sleep four to eight people. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 July 2026

The design language throughout feels distinctly tactile, with pale stone floors, slatted wood headboard walls that filter afternoon light, and accent pillows in a warm ochre yellow that echoes the dry season flora outside. — Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 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)