How to Use headrest in a Sentence

headrest

noun
  • And his head and neck were dangling off of the headrest.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • It may be slung over a car headrest or pulled over the head of a golf club.
    Matt Kawahara, sacbee, 25 July 2017
  • The top of the white bus was crushed along the vehicle's entire length, down to the tops of the seats' headrests.
    Author: Stefanie Dazio, Rachelle Blidner, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Apr. 2018
  • Hook the handles of a bag around a seat's headrest to create a makeshift trash can for the car.
    Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Amazon has a pillow that straps to the headrest that works best for adults.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Amazon has a pillow that straps to the headrest that works best for adults.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 25 July 2024
  • Its biggest strength is the straps on the back of the pillow, which can be attached to a seat headrest.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 13 Feb. 2024
  • The trooper could not see a head above the seat’s headrest, and thought the driver might have been impaired.
    Michael Levenson, New York Times, 8 May 2020
  • The user would still have access to the headrest and tray tables.
    Clara McMichael, ABC News, 8 June 2023
  • There, the window can be used as a headrest, and there's more leg room for parents.
    Alyssa Fiorentino, House Beautiful, 29 Apr. 2019
  • The two screens, which are attached to the back of the headrests, display a welcome message.
    Kirsten Korosec, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2017
  • Use your blind bag as a headrest and lie on a decoy bag if the field is muddy.
    Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2023
  • There are no towels or sheets here save for a bit of paper around the headrest.
    Chloe Schama, Vogue, 22 July 2024
  • She had been shot in the head from behind, and the bullet went through the headrest of the driver’s seat and no cash was found at the scene, Ryan said.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • There’s a headrest strap to keep the pillow in place and help reduce neck cramping.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2023
  • The device would be placed on a headrest — in the front or rear, depending on the age of the child and where their carseat is facing.
    Jennifer Earl, CBS News, 29 June 2017
  • If the birds are landing out in the field and not along the edges, just lay on the ground, coverup with a ghillie blanket, and use your blind bag as a headrest.
    Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 11 Aug. 2020
  • The pillow comes with a cord at the top that can be secured in place by looping over your seat’s headrest.
    Lauren Burvill, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2023
  • When flying metal rips through Kate’s leg, a dart of air burst out of the right side of my headrest, right past my ear.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 19 July 2024
  • Along with the back, arm, and bottom cushions, this chair also comes with a headrest.
    Olivia Hanson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2022
  • The rear seats are spacious, with suede pads on the headrests and a motor to adjust the backrest angle.
    Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2018
  • With the part replaced, the new headrest should remain sturdy.
    Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Neck pillows go over your headrest and give the nape of your neck gentle support.
    Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
  • There’s even a fifth pillow that serves as a headrest, tying to the frame at a height that’s right for relaxing.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
  • There is a narrow window between the two rear headrests to look out over the trunk, not unlike the top half of the split Prius window.
    Robert Duffer, chicagotribune.com, 31 Aug. 2017
  • The long-bodied creature can be seen sniffing and slinking around the headrests.
    Sara Schilling, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2025
  • The new seats have motors that allow adjustment of headrests and seating positions.
    Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
  • The height, headrest, and backrest are adjustable, and the base can support up to 300 pounds.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
  • There are custom leather seats bearing the CJ81 badge on the headrests.
    Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 25 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

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