boudoir

Meanings

• noun

  A private room or space, especially one luxuriously furnished for the personal use of a woman.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with boudoir
tour , pour , flour , power

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Variants

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boudoir , boudoirs

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Etymology

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French: boudoir, from bouda 'gossip, chatter' + -oir 'room'. Originally, a woman's private sitting room.

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Trivia

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1. The word boudoir first appeared in English in the late 18th century.

2. The French word bouda means 'gossip' or 'chatter'.

3. In some cultures, the boudoir is considered a taboo subject and is rarely discussed in public.

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Related Concepts

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1. drawing-room: A formal sitting room in a house, used for receiving guests or for social gatherings. While a boudoir is a private space for a woman, a drawing-room is a more public space.

2. bedroom: A room where people sleep. A boudoir is a type of bedroom, but it is specifically designed for a woman and often includes luxurious furnishings and decor.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the boudoir is often associated with sensuality and femininity. It is a place where a woman can retreat and indulge in self-care and personal pleasures.

How to Memorize "boudoir"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room decorated with plush furniture, velvet curtains, and soft lighting. Visualize a woman sitting in this room, reading a book or applying makeup.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word boudoir with luxury, femininity, and privacy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - B-B-Boudoir: Beautiful, Bountiful, Bouda (gossip) Room

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