bedchamber

[ bed-cheym-ber ]

noun

1. bedroom.

bedchamber

/ ˈbɛdˌtʃeɪmbə /

noun

1. an archaic word for bedroom

Word History and Origins

Origin of bedchamber¹

First recorded in 1325–75, bedchamber is from the Middle English word bedchaumbre. See bed, chamber

Example Sentences

Lloyd retrieved them and placed them with the binoculars in his bedchamber.

From Literature

They also get plenty of glimpses, of course, into the royal bedchamber.

From New York Times

She was the ultimate insider’s insider, who rose to the title of “Woman of the Bedchamber” and was dubbed “Number One Head Girl.”

From Washington Post

The role is honorary and unpaid — and in modern times has little to do with the bedchamber.

From Washington Post

Hussey was the queen’s longest-serving lady-in-waiting and quite possibly her favorite, given that she held the title of “Woman of the Bedchamber,” which effectively means she was the queen’s right-hand woman.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• apartment
• bedroom
• box
• cell
• cubicle
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• room