headboard

ˈhɛdˌbɔrd

Images

Definition

Synonyms

Definition of headboard - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

bed furnitureupright panel forming or placed behind the head of a bed

She leaned back against the plush headboard while reading a novel..

bedhead

bedpost

headrest

grave

Dated

wooden marker at a grave's head

Dated

The old cemetery had many wooden headboards.

grave marker

tombstone

sailing

TECH.

panel attached to the head of a sail for strength

TECH.

The headboard reinforced the sail during the storm.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Images of headboard

upright panel forming or placed behind the head of a bed
wooden marker at a grave's head
panel attached to the head of a sail for strength

Origin of headboard

Old English, heafod (head) + bord (board)

Terms with headboard included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

bedboard

bed ends

the headboard or footboard of a bed

headbolt

furniture

bolt used to fasten a headboard

Examples of headboard in a sentence

She hung fairy lights around the headboard for a cozy effect.
Each grave was marked with a simple headboard.
The headboard was engraved with the deceased's name.
The headboard was crucial for the sail's durability.
Sailors adjusted the headboard to optimize performance.

View all translations of headboard

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:tête de lit, stèle en bois, ...
German:Kopfteil, Grabtafel, ...
Italian:testiera, croce di legno, ...
Spanish:cabecera, lápida, ...
Portuguese:cabeceira, lápide de madeira, ...
Chinese:床头板, 墓碑, ...
Japanese:ヘッドボード, 墓標, ...
Arabic:لَوْحُ الرَّأْس, شاهدة خشبية, ...
Hebrew:גַּב הַמִּיטָּה, שֶׁלֶט עֵץ, ...
Russian:изголовье, надгробие, ...
Ukrainian:узголів'я, надгробок, ...
Hindi:सिरहाना, ...
Bengali:হেডবোর্ড, কাঠের চিহ্ন, ...
Catalan:capçal, làpida de fusta, ...
Czech:čelo postele, náhrobek, ...
Danish:sengegavl, gravplade, ...
Dutch:hoofdeinde, grafplank, ...
Greek:κεφαλάρι, δείκτης τάφου, ...
Hungarian:ágyvég, fejfa, ...
Khmer:ក្តារក្បាលគ្រែ, ផ្លាកក្បាលផ្នូរ, ...
Korean:헤드보드, 묘비, ...
Persian:تاج تخت, سنگ‌قبر چوبی, ...
Polish:zagłówek, drewniany znacznik, ...
Portuguese (BR):cabeceira, estaca de madeira, ...
Romanian:tăblie, cruce de lemn, ...
Swedish:sänggavel, gravmarkör, ...
Thai:พนักหัวเตียง, ป้ายหลุมศพ, ...
Turkish:başlık, mezar taşı, ...
Vietnamese:tấm đầu giường, bia mộ, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.