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It was the Victorians who covered the piano legs and drew a heavy curtain over what a lady got up to in her boudoir.

Laurie Graham

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BOUDOIR

From French, literally: room for sulking in, from bouder to sulk.

BOUDOIR - Definition and synonyms of boudoir in the English dictionary (12)

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

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PRONUNCIATION OF BOUDOIR

boudoir [ˈbuːdwɑː]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOUDOIR

noun

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Boudoir is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOUDOIR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Boudoir

A boudoir is a lady's private bedroom, sitting room or dressing room. The term derives from the French verb bouder, meaning "to be sulky" or boudeur, meaning "sulky".

Definition of boudoir in the English dictionary

The definition of boudoir in the dictionary is a woman's bedroom or private sitting room.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOUDOIR


armoire

ɑːmˈwɑː

baignoire

ˈbenwɑː

bourgeois

ˈbʊəʒwɑː

Chihuahua

tʃɪˈwɑːwɑː

Chippewa

ˈtʃɪpɪˌwɑː

devoir

ˈdevwɑː

devoirs

dəˈvwɑː

Dubois

djuːˈbwɑː

fatwa

ˈfætwɑː

foodoir

ˈfuːdwɑː

Kwa

kwɑː

memoir

ˈmɛmwɑː

noir

nwɑː

Renoir

ˈrɛnwɑː

repertoire

ˈrɛpəˌtwɑː

reservoir

ˈrɛzəˌvwɑː

Seychellois

ˌseɪʃɛlˈwɑː

tous-les-mois

ˌtuːleɪˈmwɑː

Vaudois

ˈvəʊdwɑː

wawa

ˈwɑːˌwɑː

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WORDS THAT END LIKE BOUDOIR

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Synonyms and antonyms of boudoir in the English dictionary of synonyms

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WORDS RELATING TO «BOUDOIR»

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TRANSLATION OF BOUDOIR

Find out the translation of boudoir to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of boudoir from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «boudoir» in English.

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闺房

1,325 millions of speakers

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boudoir

570 millions of speakers

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boudoir

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boudoir

380 millions of speakers

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خدر

280 millions of speakers

ru

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будуар

278 millions of speakers

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boudoir

270 millions of speakers

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মহিলার খাসকামরা

260 millions of speakers

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boudoir

220 millions of speakers

ms

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Boudoir

190 millions of speakers

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Boudoir

180 millions of speakers

ja

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ブドワール

130 millions of speakers

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내실

85 millions of speakers

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Boudoir

85 millions of speakers

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boudoir

80 millions of speakers

ta

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தனியறை

75 millions of speakers

mr

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घराची ओढा

75 millions of speakers

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kadının küçük özel odası

70 millions of speakers

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salottino

65 millions of speakers

pl

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buduar

50 millions of speakers

uk

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будуар

40 millions of speakers

ro

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budoar

30 millions of speakers

el

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μπουντουάρ

15 millions of speakers

af

Translator English - Afrikaans

boudoir

14 millions of speakers

sv

Translator English - Swedish

boudoir

10 millions of speakers

no

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boudoir

5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of boudoir

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOUDOIR»

The term «boudoir» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.418 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOUDOIR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about boudoir

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3 QUOTES WITH «BOUDOIR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word boudoir.

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Laurie Graham

It was the Victorians who covered the piano legs and drew a heavy curtain over what a lady got up to in her boudoir.

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William Manchester

As she sallied forth from her boudoir, you would never have guessed how quickly she could strip for action.

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Kathleen Winsor

It was a woman's bedroom, actually a boudoir, and no man belonged in it except by invitation.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOUDOIR»

Discover the use of boudoir in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to boudoir and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

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The Art of Boudoir Photography: How to Create Stunning ...

"Cultivating sex appeal and looking great naked is not about crash dieting or Photoshop, but rather is about a woman’s attitude, confidence, playful personality, and feeling good in her own skin.” –Christa Meola, boudoir photographer ...

Christa Meola, 2012

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The Beast in the Boudoir: Petkeeping in Nineteenth-century Paris

"Kete uses relatively obscure material as a prism to refract important changes in sensibility. Her book offers a brilliant new way of understanding the traumas of modernity."--Thomas W. Laqueur, author of "Making Sex"

Kathleen Kete, 1994

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Ellie Vayo's Guide to Boudoir Photography

By implementing the tasteful marketing strategies and the elegant, classy style of image-making offered in this guide, photographers will vamp up not only their studio offerings but also their sales.

Ellie Vayo, 2009

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Boudoir Windows of Washington

This rare volume anonymously details the private lives of influential women of the early 20th century, including Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, and Alice Roosevelt Longworth.

Anonymous, 2007

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The Boudoir Bible: The Uninhibited Sex Guide for Today

Although it also covers the basics, "The Boudoir Bible" fills those niches missing from other sex guides nicely, with chapters on rope bondage, restraints of sound and sight, erotic flagellation, and the stimulation of new erogenous zones.

Betony Vernon, 2013

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Boudoir Photography: The Complete Guide to Shooting Intimate ...

A guide to intimate portraits offers advice on equipment, makeup, styling, lighting, shooting, retouching, and postproduction techniques.

Critsey Rowe, 2011

7

Geometry in the Boudoir: Configurations of French Erotic ...

In this lively and insightful book, Peter Cryle reconsiders canonical French erotic literature of the last three hundred years, particularly that of the eighteenth century.

Peter M. Cryle, 1994

8

The Stone Boudoir: Travels Through the Hidden Villages of Sicily

Presents a foray through Sicily's most secluded mountain towns, from the small towns surrounding Mount Etna to the villages in the Madonic Mountains, bringing to life the culture, tradition, and history of these remote locations.

Theresa Maggio, Teri Maggio, 2003

9

Boudoir Ballads

We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Joseph Ashby-Sterry, 2010

10

Boudoir Art: The Celebration of Life

Illustrated with 280 color examples of charming Boudoir Art, the book chronicles "major" and "minor" artists of the early twentieth century who captured the beauty of post-Victorian women through their etchings and lithographs.

Clifford P. Catania, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOUDOIR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term boudoir is used in the context of the following news items.

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Ewan Phelan, Photographer, Shares Intimate Queer Boudoir Photos …

The pair are traveling educators and photographers, specifically experts on boudoir photography, and their work has taken them around the... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»

2

Shops in Cambridgeshire could open for longer on Sundays with …

Pippa Sandison owns Boudoir Femme on King Street, Cambridge. The store can trade whenever it chooses, but does not open on Sundays. «Cambridge News, Jul 15»

3

Ulyana Sergeenko

The apartment theme gave Sergeenko a reason to explore boudoir-ish pieces. A black silk dress wrapped closed like a peignoir and a floral... «Style.com, Jul 15»

4

Versace, Dior and the Reality Gap

... most often bustier-topped and paired with unexpected relics from a once-lavish interior: fur pompoms, boudoir lace, a satin coat quilted like a... «New York Times, Jul 15»

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The Humans of Humans Are Dead Set on Being Terrible to Their …

She kills the old guy, uses his remaining body heat to trigger the door to her prison/boudoir, and gets the hell out. In keeping with my thesis,... «io9, Jul 15»

6

At Couture, Flower Children and Soviet Flappers

She then progressed into more suggestive styles fit for the boudoir: a loosely fastened silk wrap and pajama-style suiting. Some of the more... «New York Magazine, Jul 15»

7

Haute Couture Fall 2015: Ulyana Sergeenko's Soviet-era Romanticism

... silk robes hung loosely, embellished on the asymmetrical lines with pleated flounces, evoking the disheveled glamor of a bygone boudoir. «BLOUIN ARTINFO, Jul 15»

8

REVIEW: The Gruffalo, Lyric Theatre

... its latest manifestation in the bling and boudoir-pink setting of the Lyric Theatre. There it stays until January when a further UK Tour beckons. «British Theatre, Jul 15»

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Atom Bomb Studio offers tattoos, body art and gallery

"Right now I'm working with photographers to (paint) clothing for swimsuit and boudoir photography. I think the transformative aspect is what's... «Las Cruces Sun-News, Jul 15»

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Nina Ricci Resort 2016

... were unlined, and a tweed jacket was spliced with organza at the sides, a boudoir-ish touch that didn't detract from its everyday wearability. «Style.com, Jul 15»


REFERENCE

« EDUCALINGO. Boudoir [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/boudoir>. Jun 2024 ».

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BOUDOIR - Definition and synonyms of boudoir in the English dictionary? ›

Definitions of boudoir. noun. a lady's bedroom or private sitting room. type of: bedchamber, bedroom, chamber, sleeping accommodation, sleeping room.

What is the other meaning of boudoir? ›

: a woman's dressing room, bedroom, or private sitting room. Etymology. from French boudoir "lady's dressing room," literally, "a place to sulk," from bouder "to sulk"

What is the slang meaning of boudoir? ›

boudoir in American English

(buˈdwɑr ; ˈbuˌdwɑr ) noun. a woman's bedroom, dressing room, or private sitting room. Webster's New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

What is boudoir to english? ›

noun. a woman's bedroom or private sitting room.

What is a boudoir? ›

Boudoir is a French word meaning a woman's dressing room. This style became popular with WWII-era pinup girl posters. The idea is to create playful, erotic images that focus on the subject. Boudoir portraits paint your subjects in a sensual light, making them feel comfortable and beautiful in their own skin.

What is the implied meaning of boudoir? ›

The term "boudoir" comes from the French language verb bouder meaning "to sulk" and was primarily attributed to women's dressing rooms or sitting rooms and private salons. Nude or sexualized female forms have been a theme of photography since as early as 1840.

What is a man's boudoir? ›

Male Boudoir Photography is a professional boudoir photography service specializing in shots for men. A Male Boudoir Photoshoot provides an opportunity for men to express themselves in a safe and professional environment while capturing intimate moments that will last a lifetime to empower you.

What is the literal translation of boudoir? ›

A boudoir is comfortable and luxurious, and the word itself was popular among the upper class in the 18th century, from the French and meaning "pouting room," from bouder, "to pout" or "to sulk." "Boudoir." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/boudoir. Accessed 26 Jun. 2024.

What is the difference between a bedroom and a boudoir? ›

A boudoir (/buːˈdwɑːr/; French: [bu. dwaʁ]) is a woman's private sitting room or salon in a furnished residence, usually between the dining room and the bedroom, but can also refer to a woman's private bedroom.

What is a brides boudoir? ›

A bridal boudoir session is a photography experience for any bride who wishes to celebrate her body, self and sexuality while also creating an incredible wedding gift for her spouse.

What does boudoir mean in urban dictionary? ›

boudoir. If you look up boudoir in the dictionary you will you that it means a women bedroom or private room. Urban dictionary on the other hand says it's: An intimate photo of a man or women, suggestively covered but not fully nude, meant to tease the senses.

What do you do in a boudoir? ›

Boudoir session is a luxury photo experience done in a bedroom setting to enhance the feeling of romance and richness. It is more than a photoshoot in lingerie, it is a reminder that you are courageous and strong. For most people, having their photos taken half-naked is most certainly overcoming a huge fear!

What is all things boudoir? ›

An immersive experience that celebrates your uniqueness, your beauty, and your radiance. Booking our boudoir photography experience is an investment in exploring and appreciating your own allure in a way that you've never done before. SERVING 49 CITIES. ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

What is a French bedroom called? ›

chambre f (à coucher) see also spare bedroom.

Why is boudoir expensive? ›

High levels of demand and low supply drive up housing costs. The aforementioned restrictions on municipal growth and the availability of housing, combined with the ever-ballooning numbers of people seeking to move to Boulder, contribute to Boulder's high costs.

What is the difference between Glamour and boudoir? ›

Glamour: Boudoir photography is more focused on intimacy, sensuality, and romance, while glamour photography is more focused on creating a polished and glamorous image. Setting: Boudoir photography takes place in a more private and intimate setting, while glamour photography often takes place in a more public setting.

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