chamber

noun
UK: /ˈtʃeɪm.bər/
US: /ˈtʃeɪm.bɚ/

  1. A room used for a special or official purpose.

    1. The judge went into his chamber to think. [ ] [ ]
    2. The historical society met in the council chamber every month to discuss local events. [ ] [ ]

  2. A legislative or judicial body; also, the meeting place of such a body.

    1. The senate chamber was full during the vote. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chamber debated the new law for hours before reaching a final decision last night. [ ] [ ]

  3. An enclosed space inside something.

    1. The heart's lower chamber pumps blood. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bullet lodged in the chamber of the gun during the shooting last night. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

room hall parliament legislature cavity compartment
chamber verb

  1. To enclose or confine, as if in a room.

    1. The heart chambers blood for pumping. [ ] [ ]
    2. The liquid is chambered within the device, preventing any leakage during transport. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chamber" in English means: A room used for a special or official purpose., A legislative or judicial body; also, the meeting place of such a body., An enclosed space inside something..

The phonetic transcription of "chamber" is /ˈtʃeɪm.bər/ in British English and /ˈtʃeɪm.bɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chamber": room, hall, parliament, legislature, cavity, compartment.

Example usage of "chamber": "The judge went into his chamber to think.". More examples on the page.