bedroom
A private room in a house or apartment where people sleep and keep their personal belongings. It typically contains a bed and furniture like a wardrobe or a chest of drawers.
Examples
3 of 5I usually read a book in my bedroom before I go to sleep.
I often read in my sleeping room before resting.
The property includes a spacious master bedroom with an attached bathroom.
The house has a large main sleeping room with its own bathroom.
My bedroom is such a mess because I haven't cleaned it all week.
My sleeping area is very untidy right now.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
It is a compound word: Bed + Room. It is literally the room where the bed stays!
Quick Quiz
I am tired, so I am going upstairs to my ______ to sleep.
Correct!
The correct answer is: bedroom
Examples
I usually read a book in my bedroom before I go to sleep.
everydayI often read in my sleeping room before resting.
The property includes a spacious master bedroom with an attached bathroom.
formalThe house has a large main sleeping room with its own bathroom.
My bedroom is such a mess because I haven't cleaned it all week.
informalMy sleeping area is very untidy right now.
Research indicates that the temperature of the bedroom significantly affects sleep quality.
academicStudies show the room's temperature impacts how well people sleep.
The hotel provides a dedicated bedroom for each executive guest.
businessThe hotel gives a private sleeping room to every business client.
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
three-bedroom house
a house that has three rooms for sleeping
bedroom slippers
soft shoes worn only inside the house
bedroom eyes
a heavy-lidded, seductive look
Often Confused With
A 'bed' is the piece of furniture you sleep on, while a 'bedroom' is the whole room.
A 'bathroom' is for washing and using the toilet, not for sleeping.
Usage Notes
The word is almost always used to describe a room specifically designed for sleeping in a domestic setting. In real estate, it is often abbreviated as 'BR'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes say 'I am going to my bed' when they mean they are going into the 'bedroom' generally, rather than specifically getting under the covers.
Memory Tip
It is a compound word: Bed + Room. It is literally the room where the bed stays!
Word Origin
Derived from Old English 'bedd' (resting place) and 'rum' (space/apartment).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western cultures, the bedroom is considered a highly private sanctuary where guests are usually not invited without permission.
Quick Quiz
I am tired, so I am going upstairs to my ______ to sleep.
Correct!
The correct answer is: bedroom
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
More home words
kitchen
A1A kitchen is a room or a specific area in a house or building used for food preparation and cooking. It typically contains essential appliances like a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.
bathroom
A1A private room in a house or building used for personal hygiene activities. It typically contains a toilet and a sink, and usually includes a bathtub or a shower.
comfortable
A2Describes something that provides physical ease and relaxation, such as furniture or clothing. It can also refer to a situation where a person feels at peace, confident, or without worry.
furniture
A2Furniture refers to movable objects intended to support various human activities such as seating, eating, or sleeping. It includes items like chairs, tables, and beds that are used to make a room ready for living or working.
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