Pronunciation

/ˈtʃeɪmbə(r)/

Definitions

Noun

1. A room or apartment designed for a particular purpose, such as sleeping, working, or dining.
   • Example: “The study is a quiet chamber where he likes to read.”
2. A small room or compartment within a larger building, often for storage or as a private space.
   • Example: “Each apartment has its own kitchenette and bathroom chamber.”
3. A place where something happens or is produced, especially a legislative or judicial body.
   • Example: “The Senate chamber is located in the Capitol building.”
4. An enclosed space with a specific function, like a gunpowder chamber in a firearm.
   • Example: “The old castle had secret chambers hidden throughout its walls.”

Verb

1. To occupy or be in a particular chamber.
   • Example: “The researchers spent months in the laboratory chamber.”
2. To hold a meeting or session in a chamber (as in a legislative body).
   • Example: “The committee will convene in the chamber to discuss the bill.”

Phrases

• “Live in a chamber” means to reside in a specific room or apartment.
• “Chamber of commerce” is a business organization that promotes local trade.
• “Public hearing chamber” is where public meetings take place.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The artist’s studio was a cluttered mixture of paint and canvas, surrounded by various work chambers.”
• Verb: “The delegates gathered in the chamber to vote on the proposal.”
• Noun as a Function: “The government’s budget was debated in the Finance Committee chamber.”

Synonyms

• Room
• Apartment
• Suite
• Lodge
• Closet
• Workshop
• Session room
• Hearing room
• Council chamber
• Committee room