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

Its low-slung design and softly textured boucle upholstery offer a refreshing alternative to the towering headboards and ornate detailing. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026

My Club King room felt like a serene escape from the city outside, with beautiful natural light that highlighted the fa pakon–style wood paneling and a headboard hand-threaded by Thai artisans. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Upholstered Headboards Upholstered headboards have the most charming sense of nostalgia. — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026

Style them along a bedroom headboard, bar cart, or staircase banister for a year-round glow. — Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 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)