noun

bedchamber

Bedchamber (noun) means a bedroom (formal or old-fashioned term). Example: “The queen retired to her bedchamber after the banquet.”

noun

A bedroom (formal or old-fashioned term).

"The queen retired to her bedchamber after the banquet."

How to use bedchamber

Learner’s notes

In 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."

bedchambers plural

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A compound of "bed" and "chamber" (an older word for "room"), dating back to Middle English.

Origin: Middle English

bedroom chamber sleeping room sleeping accommodation

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amber chamber

What does “bedchamber” mean?

The word “bedchamber” means a bedroom (formal or old-fashioned term). In plain terms, an old-fashioned or formal word for "bedroom.".

How do you use “bedchamber” in a sentence?

Here is “bedchamber” used in a sentence: “The queen retired to her bedchamber after the banquet.”

What part of speech is “bedchamber”?

“Bedchamber” is a noun.

Where does the word “bedchamber” come from?

The word “bedchamber” comes from Middle English. A compound of "bed" and "chamber" (an older word for "room"), dating back to Middle English.

Vocabulary lists that include bedchamber:

room bedroom chamber cabin legislature cavity