master bedroom

American  

noun

1. a principal bedroom in a house or apartment, usually the largest, typically occupied by the person or persons who head the household.

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Etymology

Origin of master bedroom

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Houses should have a functional setup that meets contemporary tastes, such as open kitchens and master bedrooms with full bathrooms.

From The Wall Street Journal

Guests walk from a skyline of Paris apartment buildings in the hallway, to a field of Scottish flowers in the master bedroom.

From BBC

The master bedroom features enough space for a king-sized bed, a futon, and comes with several windows that showcase the lush backyard.

From MarketWatch

In the master bedroom, a “cat door” slides open to provide easy access for felines that hang around the property.

From Los Angeles Times

“Getting a first-floor master bedroom is another way we have engineered physical activity out of our lives.”

From Barron's

Related Words

• bedroom