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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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 The bottle is a visual statement in the boudoir with its azure glass topped by a revolving golden sun. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 That’s why there were a lot of nightgowns, robes, and references to 1920s boudoirs. Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Sep. 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 10 Nov. 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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