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

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

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)