headboard

noun

head·​board ˈhed-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce headboard (audio)
: a board forming the head (as of a bed)

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The beds are big and comfortable, with soft leather headboards, hypoallergenic quilts, and an extensive pillow menu. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026 Cornice headboards are trending again, praised for a classic, layered look. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026 Focus on the Headboard Whether custom made with fabric to match your drapes or a vintage find, let the headboard be a focal point. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026 Clean the bed frame, headboard and the floor underneath too. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for headboard

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First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of headboard was in 1701

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“Headboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headboard. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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headboard

noun
head·​board -ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce headboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a board forming the head (as of a bed)
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