head-rest

The passenger adjusts the head-rest on the airplane seat.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A support for the head: "head-rest" refers to a padded support or cushion designed to hold the head in a comfortable position, especially when sitting or reclining. It is commonly found on chairs, seats in vehicles (such as cars or airplanes), or dental chairs.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The car seat has an adjustable head-rest to prevent neck strain during long drives. (A padded support for the head in a vehicle seat.)
  • She leaned back against the head-rest of the dentist's chair to relax. (A support for the head in a medical or dental chair.)

Advanced Usage

• "to rest one's head on a head-rest": to use the head-rest for comfort or support.
  • Passengers often adjust the head-rest to a higher position before sleeping on the plane. (They modify the head support for better comfort.)

Variants and Related Words

• Headrest (n): an alternative spelling of "head-rest", meaning the same thing.

  • The headrest on the sofa is too low for tall people. (The head support on the sofa.)

• Head (n): the upper part of the human body.

  • He rested his head on the head-rest. (The body part that is supported.)

Synonyms

• Head support: a general term for any device that holds the head.
• Neck rest: a pad or cushion specifically for the neck, often similar to a head-rest.

Related Idioms

• (None directly related to "head-rest" as a compound word)