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 inflatable headboard makes this mattress stand out from similar models. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 Try peel-and-stick wallpaper on the wall behind an interesting headboard. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 27 July 2026 Rich velvet headboards, warm wood finishes, and pops of blush and rust make the spaces feel inviting and chic, while details like marble vanities and sleek micro cement showers add just the right amount of drama. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026 Reviews say this bed frame doesn’t creak, is quick to build (easily done by one person, but the headboard may require an extra set of hands), and feels high-quality. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for headboard

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First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of headboard was in 1701

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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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