headboard

noun

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

Examples of headboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It’s paired with a live-edge timber headboard and mirrored kickback boards to give the illusion that the bed is floating. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 10 May 2024 The rooms are simple and stylish, with wooden headboards, dreamy feathertop beds, geometric-print carpets, and pops of art on the walls. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024 The blush pink headboards and mossy suede furniture make the guest rooms feel calm and soothing, and the large windows highlight the stunning downtown views. Mariette Williams, Essence, 2 May 2024 The geometric headboard is made from the same papyrus mats as the Gallery’s ceiling, juxtaposed to broom lamps and decorative hanging beadwork. Nicola Leigh Stewart, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024 The vibe is contemporary Western, with Pendelton throws, leather lounge chairs, and wooden headboards. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024 Opt for soft, soothing materials like a bouclé headboard, velvet armchair, or warm wood nightstand. Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024 The backsplash behind the headboards and rippled pattern of the blue carpeting are meant to mimic the watery landscape that surrounds the hotel. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024 That style extends into the rooms, with rosewood bed headboards juxtaposing with wool curtains and leather details atop geometric carpets on parquet floors. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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