four-poster

noun

four-post·​er ˌfȯr-ˈpō-stər 

: a bed with tall often carved corner posts originally designed to support curtains or a canopy

Illustration of four-poster

Examples of four-poster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Like the main house, the ADU’s interiors mix new pieces with vintage accessories, including a Room & Board four-poster bed in the bedroom and midcentury ceramic lamps, textiles and artworks that Donnelly found at Los Angeles estate sales. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Each room features charming details (four-poster beds, lavish soaking tubs, Edwardian wallpaper) with views of the grounds—including the property’s magical Shakespearean walking garden. — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Designer sisters Ana and Cristina Calderon have created a variation on Pinto Coelho’s theme, with four-posters in neutral hues, bright blankets and cushions, and Gustavian armchairs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

The bedroom is equally polished, anchored by a four-poster bed and featuring an ensuite suite bathroom that’s equipped with a small fireplace, pink marble sink, and a copper bathtub accented by wood cabinetry. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for four-poster

• exhauster
• imposter
• impostor
• coster
• roster
• zoster

Kids Definition

four-poster

noun

four-post·​er

-ˈpō-stər

: a bed with tall posts at each corner