boudoir

noun

bou·​doir ˈbü-ˌdwär How to pronounce boudoir (audio)
ˈbu̇-ˌdwär,
ˌbü-ˈdwär How to pronounce boudoir (audio)
ˌbu̇-ˈdwär
: a woman's dressing room, bedroom, or private sitting room

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Caden Deluxe Bed Frame With Adjustable Headboard Caden Deluxe Bed Frame with Adjustable Headboard $400 $279 Amazon This low-profile Acacia wood frame adds a rustic touch to your boudoir. Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024 The fragrance itself offers a soft, powdery rose scent—think Parisian boudoir adorned in pink velvets, fine fabrics, and aesthetic little cakes. Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 22 Nov. 2024 Be a Softie: Feather-and Fur Trimmed Stilettos Feathered heels, and furry ones, transition from the boudoir to the boardwalk. Irene Kim, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024 Getting done up is standard at a boudoir shoot because feeling your hottest translates into better photos, and the same applies at home—yes, even if your face and hair won’t be included in all or most of your pics. Erica Sloan, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for boudoir 

Word History

Etymology

French, from bouder to pout

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boudoir was in 1777

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“Boudoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boudoir. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

boudoir

noun
: a woman's dressing room, bedroom, or private sitting room
Etymology

from French boudoir "lady's dressing room," literally, "a place to sulk," from bouder "to sulk"

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