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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Fragrances like air fresheners can trigger headaches, coughing or dizziness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
I’d love to hear any practical suggestions for structuring this so that it is easy for the restaurant, seamless for the staff and customers, and doesn’t create unnecessary headaches for anyone.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
In May 2024, a few months after having treatment for a brain tumour, Oli Coppock went to Warrington Hospital's emergency department with bad headaches and dizziness.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
In one grassroots effort to ease headaches, an online platform has been created to allow users to upload real-time updates on availability, prices and waiting times.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Not too many people believe that since aspirin cures headaches, lack of aspirin in the bloodstream must cause them.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
