headrest

noun

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

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Precision-engineered for ultimate neck support, this headrest reduces tension, alleviating neck soreness and stiffness effectively. New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025 Most neck pillows include adjustable elastic or Velcro straps to fit against the headrest. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025 Headrest pillow: $25.99 A headrest pillow for the passenger seats helps everyone sleep during the road trip. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025 Visibility increases with the top down, though in reality, the large roll humps behind the two headrests still create blind spots. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for headrest

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 21 May. 2025.

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headrest

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

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