headache
noun
a pain located in the head, as over the eyes, at the temples, or at the base of the skull.
headaches
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pluralof headache.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Tuesday is election day, meaning that the traffic jams could have caused headaches for some last-minute voters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
"I am still nursing an internal wound in my eyes," he said, adding that he now experiences shortness of breath and constant headaches.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
AI agents bring new headaches to online sellers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Basildon Hospital in Essex settled claims from 121 staff, including 85 midwives, who took legal action after reporting fatigue, anxiety, headaches and "brain fog" after the gas levels breached safety limits.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Cora lay down on the bench, seized by one of her headaches.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
