headrest

noun

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

Examples of headrest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At a relatively lightweight 385 grams (13.5 oz), the matte-black Empyrean II headphones combine a sleek carbon-fiber frame with a leather headrest that supports both oval transducer housings fitted with cushy, circumaural earcups. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024 The seat isn't very wide, but the chair's construction is sturdy and supportive, with extra lumbar support and a headrest—features that can be hard to find in chairs as inexpensive as this. Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024 The driver and front passenger seat both have speakers mounted in the headrest. Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024 The pair were seated in the row just in front of where the piece of fuselage flew off, and the mother saw her son’s seat get pulled back toward the hole and its headrest ripped off. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024 The frame, which could be adjusted to change the angle of repose, held a slim, black fur mattress with a cylindrical headrest. Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024 Gray and about 28 inches long by 19 inches wide and 24 inches high, the swings have a round aluminum base with music buttons on the front, a metal seat frame, a cloth seat with restraints and a headrest. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2024 The lie-flat seats have high-quality speakers built directly into the headrests, eliminating the need to worry about headphones. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2024 Another awesome design feature is the Herman-Miller Aeron-like mesh front headrest. Kyle Hyatt, Ars Technica, 19 Jan. 2024

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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 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

headrest

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

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