bedpost

Noun

Meaning

One of the four standards that support a bedstead or the canopy over a bedstead.

Anciently, a post or pin on each side of the bed to keep the clothes from falling off. See Bedstaff.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

maypole head post morning laid pole bedroom sack pillar bedding bedside pylon pallet bunk bassinet
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Hypernyms

support

Phrases with the word

between you, me, and the bedpost in the twinkling of a bedpost between you and me and the bedpost notch in one's bedpost notch on one's bedpost bedpost queen

Anagrams

postdeb

Examples

Anchor a resistance band to a secure surface (such as a railing or a bedpost) above your head. Source: Internet

We get the usual daemons wreaking havoc, Ash is once again tied to Artemis's bedpost unable to assist his dark-hunters, then there is the sad death of some dark-hunters and so on. Source: Internet

Tie a knit pair to a child's bedpost for Santa to fill with small presents; the contents will keep early risers occupied until the rest of the family finally awakens. Source: Internet

Piper has nothing in common with the town golden-boy-turned-lawman—and she refuses to be a notch on his bedpost. Source: Internet

Spritz your bedpost with lavender essence just before bed. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

bedphere bedpiece bedplate bedpost notcher bedpost queen bedquilt