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

The furniture leaned more functional (a necessity given kids, wear, and tear), but premium touches included four-poster beds, open shelves in the kitchen, and deep soaking tubs. — Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

One accommodation felt like a suite fit for a king with a stone hearth, antlers anchored to the wall and a four-poster bed frame. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Turned wood posts are a subtle way to achieve that four-poster look, especially when paired with the curved detailing on the headboard. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026

Each has a long patio with seating, and sliding doors open to reveal a huge angular four-poster swathed in mosquito netting and enough floor space to hold a dance recital. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 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