Boudoir

usgb/ˈbuːdwɑːr/
noun

A private sitting room or bedroom for a woman or a couple.

She spent the morning in her boudoir getting ready for the party.
Visual representation of "boudoir" - A private sitting room or bedroom for a woman or a couple

Often appears as...

  • french boudoir
  • elegant boudoir
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Gendered Space

Traditionally, 'boudoir' referred to a woman's private space for dressing or resting.

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She retreated to her boudoir to rest and read her book undisturbed.
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Privacy Emphasis

The term emphasizes privacy and intimacy, often for personal activities.

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He knocked before entering her boudoir, respecting her private space.
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Cultural Flair

'Boudoir' carries a French cultural connotation, suggesting elegance and sophistication.

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Admiring her boudoir, guests commented on its Parisian flair.
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