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

Some of the original wallpapers were scanned and reprinted, while headboards feature large-scale reproductions of watercolor landscapes by Sosthène Weis, the Luxembourgish painter whose works are on display at the National Museum of History and Art. —Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 28 June 2025

The contemporary design language also stretches to include soft boucle headboards, Japanese-style linen lantern lights and low-slung, curvy bench-sofas for a top-tier level of comfort to the space. —Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

This platform bed with its spindle-detail headboard, distressed wood, and platform design adds vintage flair to your bedroom, and there’s enough space underneath to store clothing, extra linens, and more. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 June 2025

The hotel offers a variety of chic rooms featuring elegant vintage decor, including velvet headboards, chandeliers above the beds, and floral drapes and couches. —Mariette Williams, Essence, 12 June 2025

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)