A bedchamber is a room used for sleeping, typically in a private residence. The term 'bedchamber' can be broken down into several words, including 'CHAMBER, ' which is a room or suite of rooms, 'BEDROOM, ' which is a room used for sleeping, 'BOUDOIR, ' which is a woman's private BEDROOM, 'ruelle, ' which is a small room or corridor, 'DORMITORY, ' which is a large room containing multiple beds, 'dorm, ' which is a short form of DORMITORY, and 'dorter, ' which is a room in a monastery or convent.