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Bedroom

UK /["/ˈbedruːm//ˈbedrʊm/"]/US /["/ˈbedruːm//ˈbedrʊm/"]/

Definition

a room for sleeping in

In simple words: A room where people sleep.

Examples

  • My favorite place in the house is the bedroom.
  • She decorated her bedroom with bright colors and stylish furniture.
  • Every morning, I make my bed in the bedroom before starting my day.
  • He read a book in his bedroom last night.
  • They plan to paint their bedroom a soft blue color.

Usage notes

Used in everyday language. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts when discussing living spaces. Avoid using in overly technical discussions where specific terms like 'sleeping quarters' might be more suitable.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'bed' plus 'room' — a room with a bed in it!

Collocations

  • comfortable
  • cosy/​cozy
  • big
  • share
  • convert
  • decorate
  • closet
  • furniture
  • mirror
  • around a/​the bedroom
  • in a/​the bedroom

Synonyms

  • sleeping area
  • resting place
  • sleep quarters

Antonyms

  • living room
  • kitchen

Common mistakes

  • Mispronounced as 'beerd-room'.
  • Confused with 'bedridden'.
  • Used in plural form incorrectly, saying 'bedrooms' when referring to just one.