headrest

noun

head·​rest ˈhed-ˌrest How to pronounce headrest (audio)
1
: a support for the head
2

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Even the cream leather headrest serves as a studio backdrop to delineate his silhouette from the rest of the image. Christopher Anderson, Vanity Fair, 27 Feb. 2026 The forward-tracking headrest shows the thought that went into the design. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026 Each seat will include a standard power outlet and USB-C port, along with individual reading lights, adjustable headrests and larger tray tables, according to a news release. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026 Emirates premium economy seats have a pitch of up to 40 inches and a recline of eight inches, as well as a six-way adjustable headrest and calf and footrest stands to help passengers really stretch out. Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for headrest

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of headrest was in 1833

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“Headrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headrest. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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headrest

noun
head·​rest ˈhed-ˌrest How to pronounce headrest (audio)
: a support for the head

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