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 lie-flat seats have high-quality speakers built directly into the headrests, eliminating the need to worry about headphones. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2024 Another awesome design feature is the Herman-Miller Aeron-like mesh front headrest. Kyle Hyatt, Ars Technica, 19 Jan. 2024 Some also noted that the headrest covers are there for hygienic purposes and shouldn’t be moved. Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024 The headrests were gone on seats 26A and 25A and 26A was missing part of its seatback. Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2024 Each new seat will feature an adjustable headrest, larger under-seat space, USB-A and USB-C outlets, and personal device holders (in lieu of seatback screens). Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2024 When in lie-flat mode, the seat’s headrest can also be propped up to continue comfortably watching the entertainment screen, which measures a whopping 24-inches wide. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2024 Today, most of Mulliner’s work focuses on adding personal touches—a bespoke paint color to match a favorite watch dial, say, or a family crest hand-stitched onto the headrests—to the vehicles manufactured at the factory in Crewe. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2024 Ida Augusta shared footage of herself and a fellow traveler using the headrest covers from the seats in front of theirs to suspend their phones at eye level for a hands-free viewing experience on a recent flight. Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'headrest.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of headrest was in 1833

Dictionary Entries Near headrest

Cite this Entry

“Headrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headrest. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

headrest

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

More from Merriam-Webster on headrest

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!