All the English Bedroom Vocabulary You Can Dream of

Bedrooms look different around the world, but the core items repeat: something to sleep on, something to cover you, somewhere to store clothes, and at least one mysterious surface that collects random objects.

Yak Snark: “Humans invented ‘throw pillows’—pillows that exist purely to be thrown off the bed. This is… efficient chaos.”

Bedroom Visuals

These “picture cards” match common bedroom items. Tap the button to hear the word.

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bed

For example: I flopped onto the bed fully dressed.

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laundry basket / hamper

For example: Put your socks in the hamper.

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pillow

For example: I need two pillows or my neck complains.

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blanket

For example: Grab a blanket—it’s cold tonight.

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curtains

For example: Close the curtains; the sun is too aggressive.

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lamp

For example: I read with the lamp on.

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dresser

For example: My T-shirts are in the dresser.

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closet / wardrobe

For example: My coats are in the wardrobe.

Furniture And Big Stuff

Word	Listen	Example Sentence
bed The main thing you sleep on.		For example: I made the bed this morning.
mattress The soft (or not-so-soft) part you lie on.		For example: This mattress is too firm for me.
bed frame The structure that supports the mattress.		For example: The bed frame squeaks when I move.
headboard The panel at the head of the bed.		For example: My pillows rest against the headboard.
wardrobe A tall cabinet for hanging clothes (very common in UK/AU).		For example: I hung my shirt in the wardrobe.
closet A built-in space for clothes (very common in US/CA).		For example: My shoes are in the closet.
dresser A unit with drawers (common in US/CA).		For example: My socks are in the top drawer.
chest of drawers A unit with drawers (common in UK).		For example: The passports are in the chest of drawers.

Bedding And Linens

Word	Listen	Example Sentence
sheet The fabric layer you sleep on (and sometimes under).		For example: I need to change the sheets.
fitted sheet A sheet with elastic edges that grips the mattress.		For example: The fitted sheet keeps popping off the corners.
pillowcase The cover for a pillow.		For example: I bought two extra pillowcases.
duvet / comforter / doona A thick bed covering (word choice depends on where you live).		For example: I kicked the duvet off in my sleep.
duvet cover A removable cover for a duvet.		For example: The duvet cover is in the wash.
bedsheet set A bundle: sheets + pillowcases (and sometimes more).		For example: I bought a new bedsheet set.

Small Stuff By The Bed

Word	Listen	Example Sentence
nightstand Small table beside the bed (common in US/CA).		For example: Leave the water on the nightstand.
bedside table Small table beside the bed (common globally).		For example: My glasses are on the bedside table.
bedside cabinet A bedside table with drawers (common in UK).		For example: The charger is in the bedside cabinet.
alarm clock A clock that wakes you up (or tries to).		For example: Set the alarm clock for 7 a.m.
charging cable The cord you use to charge a device.		For example: My charging cable is too short.

Bedroom Words Around The World

Same thing. Different English. All correct.

Thing	Common Words	Listen	Example Sentence
Thick bed covering	duvet (UK/EU), comforter (US/CA), doona (AU/NZ)	duvet comforter doona	For example: I kicked the duvet off in my sleep.
Clothes storage space	closet (US/CA), wardrobe (UK/AU)	closet wardrobe	For example: My coats are in the wardrobe.
Small table by the bed	nightstand (US/CA), bedside table (global), bedside cabinet (UK)	nightstand bedside table bedside cabinet	For example: Leave the water on the bedside table.
Where you plug things in	outlet (US/CA), socket (UK/EU), power point (AU/NZ)	outlet socket power point	For example: Is there a socket near the bed?
Trash container	trash can (US), bin (UK/AU), rubbish bin (AU/NZ)	trash can bin rubbish bin	For example: Toss the wrapper in the bin.
Sleep clothes	pajamas (US/CA), pyjamas (UK/AU) — same word, different spelling	pajamas pyjamas	For example: I changed into pajamas right after dinner.

Yak Snark: “If someone says ‘power point,’ they are not giving a presentation. They are just trying to charge their phone. Language is a prank.”