bedchamber

noun

bed·​cham·​ber ˈbed-ˌchām-bər How to pronounce bedchamber (audio)

Examples of bedchamber in a Sentence

The queen was in her bedchamber.
Recent Examples on the Web The couple invite a third participant into their bedchamber, Tilley's friend and sometime lover Paul Suarez (Lucas Aurelio). Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 13 June 2024 Don’t miss the entrance hall, which nods to ancient Greek and Roman architecture; the baby blue and candy floss-pink eating room; the pistachio-green long gallery; the plush state bedchamber; and the wonderfully over-the-top tapestry room, which can only be described as Versailles on steroids. Radhika Seth, Vogue, 18 June 2024 The primary suite includes a roomy bedchamber, a dressing area, and a large private bath, with a double sink vanity and tub. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2024 Late in the series, James and George make love in a royal bedchamber built entirely outside, with broad swaths of rich fabric draped over trees. Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bedchamber 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bedchamber was in the 14th century

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“Bedchamber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedchamber. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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bedchamber

noun
bed·​cham·​ber -ˈchām-bər How to pronounce bedchamber (audio)

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