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 Me Classic Sleigh Toddler Bed $86 Amazon A charmingly minimal take on the traditional sleigh bed, this solid wood frame features a classic curved headboard and footboard, and a pair of simple side rails to keep little ones tucked in safely. —Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2025

Best for: Anyone who wants a super-simple wood bed frame without a headboard or footboard and that also provides ample storage space. —Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2024

This one is complete with a rustic, on-trend wooden headboard and footboard. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024

The headboard and footboard are made from durable bamboo and steel, and the bed frame can support up to 700 pounds. —Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024

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