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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 new robotaxi features a lighter interior color palette, added padding, and ergonomic curves in the seats and headrests.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

In the wake of the blowout, headrests in two seats adjacent to the opening were torn away.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2024

The car was essentially dismantled, with authorities removing a door panel, seatbelt, visor, brake, and gas pedals, along with multiple seat cushions and headrests.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 5, 2023

They found a shovel, gloves and goggles in Kohberger’s 2015 white Hyundai Elantra and took parts of the car, including the headrests, seat belt, brake and gas pedals.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 2, 2023

I threw off my seat belt, leaned between the headrests of the brown vinyl bench seat, and slapped my hand on the dashboard.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen