footboard

noun

foot·​board ˈfu̇t-ˌbȯrd 

1

: a narrow platform on which to stand or brace the feet

2

: a board forming the foot of a bed

Examples of footboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the Street Glide 3, this is a lever next to the left-hand footboard. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026

Blending clean lines with upholstered curves on the head and footboard, this bed frame will add a modern, slightly industrial touch to a bedroom if that suits your fancy. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

The footboard has the same style, but the legs are turned with finials at the bottom. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026

Dubbed Tranquility, the bedframe has a soft leather headboard and footboard, with saddle-stitch detailing reminiscent of fine tailoring. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for footboard

• abhorred
• aboard
• accord
• adored
• afford
• award
• baseboard
• billboard
• blackboard
• boxboard
• breadboard
• broadsword

Kids Definition

footboard

noun

foot·​board -ˌbō(ə)rd 

-ˌbȯ(ə)rd

: a board forming the foot of a bed