headrest

noun

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

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The headrest of the front passenger seat where Rocha was sitting was damaged, and several 9 mm cartridge casings were found near the Mansfield Highway and Seminary Drive intersection. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026 Wide armrests and a padded headrest add a layer of comfort, while two side pockets create storage for beverages, sunscreen, and tech out of the sand. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 Then warn your passengers to put their heads against the headrest. Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026 Russell threw his headrest onto the track and slammed both fists into the nose of the car before walking back to the paddock. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 24 May 2026 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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headrest

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

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