headrest

Everyday

The padded part at the top of a seat, for example in a car, plane or chair, that supports the back of your head. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and road safety lessons car headrests protect your neck in a crash and should be at the right height. On planes and buses some headrests have screens on the back. Phrases: adjust the headrest, car headrest.

Examples

• Adjust the headrest so it is level with the top of your head. tree →
• My little brother kicked the back of Dad's headrest. tree →
• The headrest protects your neck if the car stops suddenly. tree →
• The plane seat had a screen in the headrest. tree →
• I fell asleep against the headrest. tree →

Note

One word: head + rest. Plural: headrests. Safety: a headrest set too low does not protect your neck.