headrest
/ˈhedrest/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhedrest/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhed-ˌrest/ (ame, mw)
headrest — noun
- headrestsingular
- headrestsplural
1. the raised, padded part fixed to the top of a seat or chair where a person can l
the raised, padded part fixed to the top of a seat or chair where a person can lean their head back, especially in a car or office chair to make sitting more comfortable and to protect the neck during sudden movement
Elena adjusted the headrest in her car before starting the long drive.
collocation: adjust the headrest
Rosa's new office chair has an adjustable headrest for extra comfort.
collocation: adjustable headrest
The headrest in the back seat of the taxi was too low for Samir.
Mei-Lin leaned her head back against the soft headrest and closed her eyes.
Make sure the headrest is at the right height to protect your neck during a crash.
- head restraint
the formal, technical term used in car safety standards
- neck rest
less common; focuses on the neck-support area rather than the whole padded part
用法筆記
Common in the context of cars and office chairs. The terms headrest and head restraint are sometimes used interchangeably, though head restraint is the more formal term in vehicle safety regulations.