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headrest

[hed-rest] / ˈhɛdˌrɛst /


NOUN
pillow
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Evidence gathered from the headrest of a seat in her car using adhesive tape was sent to the US for DNA testing, but no profile could be found.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

They come through speakers in the driver’s seat headrest, while the song or podcast keeps playing everywhere else.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026

One of the nicest touches has the gamers getting in an actual car and banging against the headrest as they accelerate — something that doesn't happen at a computer monitor.

From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2023

“It’s just when I had my head in the headrest and there’s that movement, that bothers me.”

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2023

“What’s that?” asked Holly, pointing at a grayish stain on the seat’s headrest.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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

The blowout ripped the headrests off some seats.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 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

The backseat had flat-panel TVs built into the headrests and a minifridge stocked with bottled water, sodas, and snacks.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan


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