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 The headrest is contoured to relieve vertebrae pressure, and the lumbar pressure is adjustable — two features not often found in under-$200 desk chairs. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2024 These mirrors are affixed to a car’s backseat headrest so that caregivers can glance into the rearview mirror and get a clear view of their baby. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 12 June 2024 The cushion attaches to the headrest via magnets, keeping it secure and in place. PCMAG, 10 June 2024 Even the headrest covers on the airport bus to town feature cranes, and artistic depictions of cranes are all over the city. Kristen Pope, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for headrest 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

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headrest

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

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