noun
bedchamber
Bedchamber (noun) means a bedroom (formal or old-fashioned term). Example: “The queen retired to her bedchamber after the banquet.”
noun
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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."
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Etymology
A compound of "bed" and "chamber" (an older word for "room"), dating back to Middle English.
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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.
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