headrest

[ hed-rest ]

noun

1. a rest or support of any kind for the head. heads.
2. Also called head re·straint [hed, ri-streynt]. a padded part at the top of the back of a seat, especially in an automobile, to protect one's head heads against whiplash in a collision.

headrest

/ ˈhɛdˌrɛst /

noun

1. a support for the head, as on a dentist's chair or car seat

Word History and Origins

Origin of headrest¹

First recorded in 1850–55; head + rest ¹

Example Sentences

Mom leans her head back against the wheelchair’s headrest to gaze up toward the tops of the redwoods.

From Outside Online

If they don’t want to lug one of the memory-foam headrests on their bed at home through airports, a neck pillow will serve as a good substitute in a pinch.

From Popular-Science

Adjustable height, headrest, and armrests are also key to finding a comfortable desk chair.

From Popular-Science

Ray, a short man, had added a 2-by-4 to his seat to make the headrest hit right.

From Popular-Science

The removable headrest is cured at 135 degrees to support your head and neck.

From Popular-Science

He sat down in his chair, laid his head back in the headrest and pulled the helmet down over his forehead.

From Project Gutenberg

He stepped in and gripped the bat-shaped gearshift, adjusted the headstone-shaped headrest, and got rolling.

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He was hurled back against the headrest with a force that filled his head with winking stars.

From Project Gutenberg

Eugene put his hand on ol man Dorts forehead an pushed him back into the headrest.

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Feather pillows and beds took the place of straw pallets with a log of wood for a headrest.

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