headrest
headrest Lexical Profile
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• noun
A padded cushion or support attached to the top of a seat back, designed to support a person's head and prevent neck injury, particularly in vehicles.
"She adjusted the headrest in her car before starting the long drive to ensure her neck was properly supported."
An attachment on a specialized chair, such as a dental or barber chair, designed to keep a person's head steady during a procedure.
"The dentist tilted the chair back and asked the patient to lean comfortably against the headrest."
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Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'head' (from Old English 'heafod') and 'rest' (from Old English 'ræst'). It emerged in the mid-19th century, originally referring to the iron stands used by early photographers to keep subjects' heads still during long exposures, and later became standard terminology for vehicle safety features in the 20th century.