bedroom

word

/ˈbɛˌdɹum/
BED-room
/bˈɛdɹuːm/
BED-room

Definition

A bedroom is a room in a home where people sleep. It usually has a bed and may also have furniture like a closet, desk, or dresser.

Usage & Nuances

A very common everyday noun. 'Bedroom' usually means a sleeping room in a home, while 'bed' is the furniture. Common phrases: 'master bedroom', 'spare bedroom', 'bedroom door'. In property listings, 'two-bedroom apartment' means an apartment with two bedrooms.

Example Sentences

She is in her bedroom now.

basic

There is a desk in the bedroom.

basic

My bedroom is small but clean.

basic

Can you grab my charger from the bedroom?

natural

The kids were playing so loudly in the bedroom that I couldn't focus.

natural

We turned the second bedroom into a home office.

natural