headrest

noun

head·​rest ˈhed-ˌrest 

1

: a support for the head

2

: head restraint

Examples of headrest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The signatures of Norris and Piastri are visible on the interior, on a sill cover on the seat headrest, along with a champions’ laurel. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2025

Many ergonomic office chairs come with a wide range of fully adjustable settings and parts such as the height, backrest, armrests and headrest. —Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025

Its smart design features adjustable straps that simply clip onto the back of your seat’s headrest and secure your head, as well as a plush Velcro strap that acts as a sleeping mask that goes across your eyes to keep your neck from moving around. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025

This allows audio for phone calls, navigation directions, and driver assist warnings to be directed to the headrests rather than all the speakers. —PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for headrest

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• armrest
• arrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed

Kids Definition

headrest

noun

head·​rest ˈhed-ˌrest 

: a support for the head