Headrest: meaning, definitions and examples

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headrest

 

[ ˈhɛdrɛst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

car interior

A headrest is a padded support attached to the top of the seat in a vehicle, primarily designed to support the head and neck during travel.

Synonyms

head restraint, head support

Examples of usage

  • The headrest in my car is adjustable for maximum comfort.
  • Make sure to adjust the headrest to prevent neck strain on long drives.

Translations

Translations of the word "headrest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apoio de cabeça

🇮🇳 सिर सहारा

🇩🇪 Kopfstütze

🇮🇩 sandaran kepala

🇺🇦 підголівник

🇵🇱 zagłówek

🇯🇵 ヘッドレスト

🇫🇷 appuie-tête

🇪🇸 reposacabezas

🇹🇷 baş dayanağı

🇰🇷 머리 받침대

🇸🇦 مسند الرأس

🇨🇿 opěrka hlavy

🇸🇰 opierka hlavy

🇨🇳 头枕

🇸🇮 vzglavnik

🇮🇸 höfuðpúði

🇰🇿 бас тірегі

🇬🇪 თავის საყრდენი

🇦🇿 baş dayağı

🇲🇽 reposacabezas

Etymology

The word 'headrest' originated from the combination of 'head' and 'rest', indicating its purpose of providing support and comfort for the head. Headrests have been a common feature in vehicles for safety and comfort reasons, with early designs dating back to the mid-20th century.

See also: beheader, head, headache, headband, headbands, header, headgear, headhunter, heading, headland, headline, headman, headmaster, headmistress, headpiece, headquarters, headscarf, headset, headshot, headsman, headstall, headstrong, headwear, headwind, headwrap, hothead, overhead.