Definition

Noun: A room in a house or other dwelling that is intended and furnished primarily for the purpose of sleeping.

Usage

The word "bedchamber" is a formal and somewhat old-fashioned term for a bedroom. It is used to describe a private room containing a bed. While "bedroom" is the standard modern term, "bedchamber" can be found in historical contexts, literature, or descriptions of grand houses.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The king retired to his private bedchamber for the night.
  • The old mansion had several large bedchambers on the upper floor.
  • She decorated her bedchamber in shades of blue and white.

Advanced Usage

• "Master bedchamber": A formal term for the largest and most important bedroom in a house, typically for the owners.
  • The tour guide showed us the master bedchamber of the historic estate.

Variants and Related Words

• Bedroom (n): The common, modern synonym for "bedchamber."
• Chamber (n): A room in a house, especially a bedroom; also used in formal contexts (e.g., "chamber music").
• Boudoir (n): A woman's private sitting room or bedroom (from French).

Synonyms

• Bedroom: The most direct and common synonym.
• Sleeping quarters: A more general term that can refer to a room or area for sleeping.
• Dormitory: A large bedroom for a number of people, typically in an institution.

Antonyms

• Living room: A room for general daytime use and relaxation.
• Kitchen: A room for cooking and food preparation.
• Workshop: A room for work or manufacturing.

Noun

1. a room used primarily for sleeping