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headrest

noun

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

Examples of headrest in a Sentence

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The seating, headrests, console configuration, and even the air vents are open to an owner’s interpretation. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025 There are custom leather seats bearing the CJ81 badge on the headrests. Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 25 Nov. 2025 Aside from switching up the height, this chair has an adjustable headrest, backrest, and armrest, along with a tilt-lock function for a personalized seating experience. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025 Embossed headrests add bling and the steering wheel is wrapped in perforated leather, providing the feel of sports car grip. James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for headrest

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 1 Dec. 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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