Where did term master bedroom originate?
The phrase "master bedroom" first appeared in the 1926 Sears catalog, according to the real estate blog Trelora. It was a feature of a $4,398 Dutch colonial home, the most expensive in the catalog, referring to a large second floor bedroom with a private bathroom.
Etymology. From master (“head of household”) + bedroom. The term was created circa 1910, long after the abolition of slavery in the US, and there is no evidence that this term has any relation to or allusion to the practice of slavery.
"Master bedroom" is a problematic term for its ties to slavery, implying a concept of dominance and ownership with which a modern-day room need not be imbued.
According to Merriam-Webster, the word has been in use since before the 12th century and traces its origins to Middle English, and from there back “from Old English magister and Anglo-French meistre, both from Latin magister; akin to Latin magnus large.”
The most popular choice throughout the real estate industry to replace “master bedroom” is “primary bedroom,” which notes the room's prominence.
The National Association of Realtors asked the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) about the term, and HUD advised the association that the term “master bedroom” isn't discriminatory and doesn't violate any fair housing laws.
The Queens' Bedroom is named for the royal guests that have stayed there in the White House, including five queens: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, Queen Wilhelmina and Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, and Queen Frederika of Greece.
Most of the time, it's followed by “bathroom.” According to Nick Baldwin, co-founder of Lab Coat Agents, “An en suite is basically a bedroom that has a bathroom attached to it. They are bathrooms that are private and aren't attached to common areas of a home.” In other words, it's two rooms in one.
It was repurposed as a guest suite during President Harry S. Truman's reconstruction of the White House from 1949 to 1952. Despite the name, the room has hosted important people of all ranks. Prime Minister Winston Churchill stayed in the Queens' Bedroom while visiting Presidents Roosevelt and Truman.
The use of Master as a prefixed title is, according to Leslie Dunkling, "a way of addressing politely a boy ... too young to be called 'Mister'." It can be used as a title and form of address for any boy.
What is the female version of master?
A mistress is a female master — she's the one in control. The wardrobe mistress is in charge of costumes for a theater. At some schools, the head of the school is called the headmaster or headmistress.
Lastly, in Matthew 23:7 he was called "master," which is rhabbi in Hebrew. It means my teacher. It is also "rabboni" or "rabbi," which means Lord. It is easy to see that Jesus had all these characteristics as master as he ministered on Earth for 3½ years.
They will instead be introduced to the 'primary' or 'principal' bedroom reported The Times.
A more correct term for master bedroom has become the primary bedroom. Some realtors worry that it may be interpreted as racist or sexist. Instead, several multiple listing services now refer to a home's largest bedroom and bathroom as “primary.”
The master bedroom is the main bedroom in the home. Its primary purpose is to provide a place for sleep. However, with more and more people working from home, the bedroom is often used study, or even a dressing area.
The Houston Association of Realtors just made the change, replacing the terms master bedroom and master bathroom with “primary” bedrooms and baths. Many builders have already adapted, using “owner's suite,” instead.
noun. a principal bedroom in a house or apartment, usually the largest, typically occupied by the person or persons who head the household.