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.
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The suite is entered through a cozy library with a beverage bar discretely nipped behind the fireplace, while the fireside bedchamber flows into a semi-circular sitting room that overlooks the backyard. Mark David, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2025 Kitchens, great halls, bedchambers, and storerooms are all recreated in situ, each meticulously curated to provide context and meaning. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 And the demons roared louder, bending the door to his bedchamber. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 28 July 2025 Nightmares, too, penetrate his bedchamber on the wind. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 30 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for bedchamber

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Oct. 2025.

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bedchamber

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

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