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headrests

  • plural
    of headrest.
    headrest
    noun
    a rest or support of any kind for the head.

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The redesigned robotaxi’s interior has a lighter color palette, aimed at creating a calmer and more relaxing environment, and added padding and ergonomic curves in the seats and headrests.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

Seats in that area showed signs of damage, including sheared oxygen masks, lost headrests and torquing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2024

Once on the plane, he supported himself on the headrests to get to his assigned seat.

From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2022

The data provided by advanced female dummies could inform adjustments to car design at the seat belts, headrests, air bags, pedals and more.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 21, 2021

For privacy, they draped a sheet from the hatchback over the headrests of the front seats to make a little tent.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng