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headboard

Headboard (noun) means a vertical panel at the head end of a bed. Example: “He leaned back against the wooden headboard to read.”

noun
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A vertical panel at the head end of a bed.
"He leaned back against the wooden headboard to read."

Word forms

headboards plural

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Etymology

A compound of "head" and "board."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “headboard” mean?

The word “headboard” means a vertical panel at the head end of a bed.

How do you use “headboard” in a sentence?

Here is “headboard” used in a sentence: “He leaned back against the wooden headboard to read.”

What part of speech is “headboard”?

“Headboard” is a noun.

What is the meaning of headboard?

"headboard" (noun) means a vertical panel at the head end of a bed.

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