bedchamber
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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
- a room used primarily for sleeping