four-poster
UK: ˌfɔːˈpəʊstə | US: ˌfɔːrˈpoʊstər
n. a bed with tall posts at each corner, originally designed to support curtains or a canopy.
The term "four-poster" directly describes the bed's structure: "four" refers to the number of posts, while "poster" derives from Old French "post" (from Latin "postis," meaning "doorpost" or "support"). The word evolved to emphasize the bed's defining feature—its four vertical supports, historically used to hang drapes for privacy or warmth.
The antique four-poster bed dominated the room with its carved oak posts.
She drew the curtains around the four-poster to block the morning light.
Victorian-era four-posters often featured elaborate canopy designs.
The hotel suite included a luxurious four-poster draped in sheer fabric.
Modern four-posters may omit canopies but retain the classic post structure.