noun
bedchamber
noun
1
A bedroom (formal or old-fashioned term).
"The queen retired to her bedchamber after the banquet."
How to Use Bedchamber
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned or formal word for "bedroom."
When to use it
Mostly found in historical fiction, royal contexts, or formal/poetic writing — everyday English just says "bedroom."
Word Forms
bedchambers plural
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Etymology
A compound of "bed" and "chamber" (an older word for "room"), dating back to Middle English.