headrest

noun

head·​rest ˈhed-ˌrest 

1

: a support for the head

2

: head restraint

Examples of headrest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The interior, meanwhile, is done up in Magnolia and Grey Carbon Matt leather and features the signature of the automaker’s founder, Ettore Bugatti, stitched into each headrest. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

The back of the chair can recline between 90 and 130 degrees, and it is equipped with a sponge headrest. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

The final manual adjustment is the headrest, which slides vertically with firm clicks and tilts smoothly up and down. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

The comfort may be hidden in the details, as seats have a shape-memory cushion, an ergonomic design, and an adjustable headrest. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for headrest

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• armrest
• arrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed

Kids Definition

headrest

noun

head·​rest ˈhed-ˌrest 

: a support for the head