boudoir Meaning & Definition
ˈbü-ˌdwär
What Does Boudoir Mean?
As a noun, boudoir means a woman's dressing room, bedroom, or private sitting room.
Boudoir: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbü-ˌdwär/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | boudoirs |
| First known use | 1777 |
Boudoir Definition (Noun)
- a woman's dressing room, bedroom, or private sitting room
Synonyms of Boudoir
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Boudoir synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
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Origin of Boudoir
Origin 1: French, from bouder to pout
Origin 2: Borrowed from French boudoir, from bouder (“to sulk”), of Germanic origin.
First Known Use
1777
How Do You Say Boudoir?
The standard pronunciation of boudoir is /ˈbü-ˌdwär/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bü).