Illustration of four-poster
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
Examples of four-poster in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Inside, there is a four-poster bed, rain shower and tub, which was filled up for me with bubbles and fresh bougainvillea petals more than once during my stay.
—
Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Mountainaire, an eleven-person luxury cabin in Hampshire County along the North River, is the picture of rustic elegance; enjoy lavish meals at the French farm table, light fires in the outdoor fireplace, and snuggle into your vintage four-poster iron bed.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Each room is slightly different, but all boast a private plunge pool and four-poster beds that feel like a crisp, cool cloud.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2026
Each space features antique furnishings, with some rooms offering terra cotta floors and others four-poster beds.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for four-poster
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
Mountainaire, an eleven-person luxury cabin in Hampshire County along the North River, is the picture of rustic elegance; enjoy lavish meals at the French farm table, light fires in the outdoor fireplace, and snuggle into your vintage four-poster iron bed.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Each room is slightly different, but all boast a private plunge pool and four-poster beds that feel like a crisp, cool cloud.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2026
Each space features antique furnishings, with some rooms offering terra cotta floors and others four-poster beds.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for four-poster
Cite this Entry
“Four-poster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/four-poster. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
