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bedchamber

bed·cham·ber
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bed-cheym-ber]
    • /ˈbɛdˌtʃeɪm bər/
    • /ˈbeʧeɪmbər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bed-cheym-ber]
    • /ˈbɛdˌtʃeɪm bər/

Definitions of bedchamber word

  • countable noun bedchamber A bedchamber is a bedroom. 3
  • noun bedchamber a bedroom 3
  • abbreviation BEDCHAMBER bedroom. 1
  • noun bedchamber A bedroom. 1
  • noun bedchamber (archaic) A bedroom. 0

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Origin of bedchamber

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
First recorded in 1325-75, bedchamber is from the Middle English word bedchaumbre. See bed, chamber

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Parts of speech for Bedchamber

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bedchamber popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bedchamber usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for bedchamber

noun bedchamber

  • chamber — A chamber is a large room, especially one that is used for formal meetings.
  • cubicle — A cubicle is a very small enclosed area, for example one where you can have a shower or change your clothes.
  • guest room — a room for the lodging of guests.
  • box — A box is a square or rectangular container with hard or stiff sides. Boxes often have lids.
  • apartment — An apartment is a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a large building.

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