headboard

noun

head·​board ˈhed-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce headboard (audio)
: a board forming the head (as of a bed)

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The Rooms The hotel's 252 guest rooms feature plenty of local references, such as headboards carved with topographical maps pinpointing the summit of Denali, as well as practical touches like Illy espresso makers, mini fridges, and charging outlets. Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026 The headboard brings a traditional design element, and it’s accented with shiplap-like boards for a truly farmhouse feel. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026 Drēmər is receiving a performance upgrade similar to the Grand Vividus; there are also mohair headboards available for both product lines. Helena Madden, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026 With dark wood floors, vintage furnishings swathed in velvet, and distressed leather headboards, the room feels almost more English country house than downtown Manhattan. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for headboard

Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of headboard was in 1701

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“Headboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headboard. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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headboard

noun
head·​board -ˌbō(ə)rd How to pronounce headboard (audio)
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a board forming the head (as of a bed)
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