Footboard

Pronunciation: /fʊt.bɔːrd/

Definitions of footboard

noun a board or partition at the foot of a bed

Example Sentences

A1 The footboard of the bed is usually lower than the headboard.

A2 I accidentally stubbed my toe on the footboard of the bed.

B1 She rested her feet on the footboard while reading a book.

B2 The footboard of the antique bed was intricately carved with floral designs.

C1 The footboard of the sleigh bed added an elegant touch to the bedroom decor.

C2 The footboard of the four-poster bed was adorned with luxurious velvet upholstery.

Examples of footboard in a Sentence

formal The footboard of the bed provides additional support for your feet while sleeping.

informal I always end up stubbing my toe on the footboard of my bed in the dark.

slang Watch out for the footboard, it's a real toe-buster!

figurative The footboard of the project serves as the foundation for success.

Grammatical Forms of footboard

• plural: footboards
• comparative: more footboard
• superlative: most footboard
• present tense: footboard
• future tense: will footboard
• perfect tense: have footboard
• continuous tense: is footboarding
• singular: footboard
• positive degree: footboard
• infinitive: to footboard
• gerund: footboarding
• participle: footboarded

Origin and Evolution of footboard

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'footboard' originated from the combination of 'foot' and 'board' to refer to a board at the foot of a bed.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'footboard' has remained consistent in its usage to describe a board at the foot of a bed, often used for decorative or functional purposes.