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 adjustable headrest, pressure-minimized seat cushion, seat-depth control, and breathable mesh further contribute to the chair's adaptable character. — New Atlas, 21 Aug. 2026

Brad Templeton The headrests are giant and in the rear, block a lot of that wide window view. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Gary police said two NIPSCO employees were scouting around when someone fired on their vehicle, hitting their Jeep twice, with one bullet lodged in the back of a headrest. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026

The space is also equipped with 18-way adaptive sport seats featuring 14,417 perforations organized to form a coherent visual pattern and a headrest with a special 75th anniversary logo. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 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