master bedroom

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of master bedroom¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Bedtime with crime I’ll take Bobby out before bed and then we will go into the master bedroom.

From Los Angeles Times

He dragged Starr to her feet and zip tied her to a chair inside a walk-in closet attached to the master bedroom.

From Los Angeles Times

The monumental fireplace, which brings together the four classical elements of earth, air, fire and water, was restored, as were the art-glass balcony doors in the master bedroom.

From Los Angeles Times

Her home had suffered some damage in the Palisades fire: the fruit on an orange tree in the backyard, a carport and the corner of the master bedroom.

From Los Angeles Times

"It was incredible. The master bedroom was absolutely enormous and had a balcony and an open plan bathroom, you could see over the sea."

From BBC

Related Words

• bedroom