headboard

noun

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

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Another style change is choosing an oversized scalloped headboard instead of the more utilitarian wooden or cast iron beds. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025 On Me Classic Sleigh Toddler Bed $86 Amazon A charmingly minimal take on the traditional sleigh bed, this solid wood frame features a classic curved headboard and footboard, and a pair of simple side rails to keep little ones tucked in safely. Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2025 Each room is outfitted with custom wood and metal headboards, Santa Maria wood wardrobes, and Labrica sitting area furniture. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025 With the suitcase as the starting point, the selection includes the Volage Ex-S Night Wood bed with a headboard complimented by side tables, storage and lighting and sleek seating with trim and accents that conjure the world of leather goods and accessories. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headboard. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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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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