: a room furnished with a bed and intended primarily for sleeping
1
: dealing with, suggestive of, or inviting sexual relations
a bedroom farce
bedroom eyes
2
: inhabited or used by commuters
a bedroom community
Examples of bedroom in a Sentence
Adjective
The play is a bedroom farce about a middle-aged couple.
She looked at him with bedroom eyes.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Her parents pay for her apartment in a Brooklyn brownstone, and her biggest inconvenience seems to be that her sister has decided to live there, too — in the spare bedroom that’s not even in use.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
Simple materials on a headboard like leather or reclaimed wood can create a tactile, inviting focal point that makes a bedroom feel curated and memorable.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Stick to those consistent sleep and rise times, stay active, establish a relaxing pre-bed routine, and make sure your bedroom is cool, dark, and quiet.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The recently restored 2,500-square-foot residence has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, including separate guest quarters with a kitchenette.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Her parents pay for her apartment in a Brooklyn brownstone, and her biggest inconvenience seems to be that her sister has decided to live there, too — in the spare bedroom that’s not even in use.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2026
Simple materials on a headboard like leather or reclaimed wood can create a tactile, inviting focal point that makes a bedroom feel curated and memorable.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Stick to those consistent sleep and rise times, stay active, establish a relaxing pre-bed routine, and make sure your bedroom is cool, dark, and quiet.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Bedroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bedroom. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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