noun

bedchamber

bedchamber, bedroom

The queen retired to her bedchamber.

The queen retired to her bedchamber.

((a/the)) bedchamber a room used for sleeping The queen retired to her bedchamber.

Synonyms: bedroom, boudoir

A compound of 'bed' and 'chamber' (a room). It's a more formal or archaic term for a bedroom.

Think of a 'chamber' for your 'bed'. It evokes a more historical or grand image than the common word 'bedroom'.

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