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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His comedic material draws on his experiences as a farmer, barrel racer and boudoir photographer, connecting deeply with audiences who see both humor and heart in his stories. Dave Brooks, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025 The world was her playpen, her boudoir, and her operating theatre. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025 Sophie Dries created Octa, a contemporary boudoir bar positioned under a chandelier paying homage to Art Deco-era designer Eileen Gray. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025 The Victoria’s Secret fashion show may be over, but Sydney Sweeney is taking boudoir dressing off the runway and onto the red carpet. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025 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 4 Nov. 2025.

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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