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Bedchamber

usgb/ˈbedtʃeɪmbər/Volume
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Historical UsagePlay
Previously common in historical contexts, especially when describing sleeping quarters in castles or manor houses. SlideThe tour guide described the castle's bedchamber where the lord would have slept.
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Cultural NuancePlay
The term suggests a more elegant or formal bedroom, sometimes with a classical or antique feel. SlideThe mansion's grandeur was most apparent in the lavishly decorated bedchamber.
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Implied PrivacyPlay
'Bedchamber' implies a private space, not intended for guests or public view. SlideShe kept her personal belongings safely in her private bedchamber.