Headrest: meaning, definitions and examples
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headrest
[ ˈhɛdrɛst ]
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
Word origin
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.