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

Emirates is rolling out a new type of headrest that will keep passengers from bobbing side to side in Economy Class seats. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Each seat then flattens down individually, its headrest sliding outward to create space to drop in the extension cushion that stores on the back of the seat. — New Atlas, 24 July 2026

This has a removable headrest, so space can be made as your baby grows. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

The seats done up in Nero Ade leather with contrasting Corsa Tex with Bronzo Oreadi accents and feature embroidered headrests. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 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