headrest — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The part of a seat designed to support the sitter's head.

   Narrower terms

   head restraint

   Examples

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   Similarly, the biotech giant Cargill has begun manufacturing a polymer from vegetable oils that is used in polyurethane foams, which is found in beddings, furniture and car-seat headrests.

   He rose up to sit on Jared's headrest, facing the back of the van and me. Once he was balanced, his cuticles became the focus of his attention. “Where is everybody?” “Peeing. Getting snackage.” “What kind of snackage?” “Nougat, […]”

Noun

1. a cushion attached to the top of the back of an automobile's seat to prevent whiplash

   Synonyms

   head restraint

   Broader terms

   cushion

2. a rest for the head

   Broader terms

   rest