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Definition of headboard

headboard

/ˈhɛd.bɔːrd/
head · board
Plural:headboards
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• noun

1

An upright board or panel forming the head of a bed.

Example

"She propped her pillows against the padded headboard to comfortably read her book before falling asleep."

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• Rhymes for headboard

• Nearby Words

hazelnut
head and taillight tetra
headband
headboard
headdress
headgear
headlamp

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'head' and 'board', dating back to the late 15th century to describe the upright panel at the head of a bed.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Headboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/headboard
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