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master bedroom

American  

noun

  1. a principal bedroom in a house or apartment, usually the largest, typically occupied by the person or persons who head the household.


Etymology

Origin of master bedroom

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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The master bedroom comes complete with wide glass doors that open up to the home’s sprawling backyard, which features a pool, spa, fireplace, and a detached guesthouse.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

“Getting a first-floor master bedroom is another way we have engineered physical activity out of our lives.”

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

In the master bedroom, there are two golden safes, with space for dozens of watches - in a drawer there is a forgotten warranty card for luxury brand Audemars Piguet.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

It wasn’t until he headed up the stairs toward the master bedroom that his assistants would retreat to their corners of the house to call their wives.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2024

The master bedroom at the end of the hall is a gold mine of jewelry and fancy knickknacks.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz

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