boudoir

noun

bou·​doir ˈbü-ˌdwär How to pronounce boudoir (audio)
ˈbu̇-ˌdwär,
ˌbü-ˈdwär How to pronounce boudoir (audio)
ˌbu̇-ˈdwär
: a woman's dressing room, bedroom, or private sitting room

Examples of boudoir in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The bottle is a visual statement in the boudoir with its azure glass topped by a revolving golden sun. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024 That’s why there were a lot of nightgowns, robes, and references to 1920s boudoirs. Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Sep. 2024 For this reason, a lot of boudoir photographers ask their clients to make a moodboard of their favorite boudoir shots—that way, the photographer can get a sense of the client’s aesthetic (regarding everything from poses and angles to lighting and composition). Shauna Willetts, StyleCaster, 10 July 2024 Hues like black are given new life when seen on lengthy boudoir robes worn by one dancer. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for boudoir 

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Word History

Etymology

French, from bouder to pout

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boudoir was in 1777

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Cite this Entry

“Boudoir.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boudoir. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

boudoir

noun
: a woman's dressing room, bedroom, or private sitting room
Etymology

from French boudoir "lady's dressing room," literally, "a place to sulk," from bouder "to sulk"

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