chamber
A room used for a special purpose, like meetings or sleeping.
A room, especially one used for a particular purpose such as meetings, sleeping, or official functions.
A closed space inside a machine or structure where something happens or is kept.
An enclosed space within a machine, device, or structure, designed to hold or process something.
A group of people who meet to make laws or decisions in government or courts.
An official group or body, often legislative or judicial, that meets to discuss and make decisions.
A closed space under the ground or in rock, made by nature or people.
A naturally occurring or man-made enclosed space underground or inside rock formations.
- Base: chamber
- Plural: chambers
lower chamber
1lower house of legislature
The larger part of a government that makes laws, usually with more members than the upper part.
- The lower chamber voted against the proposal.
- Laws must be passed by both the lower and upper chambers.
upper chamber
1higher house of legislature
The higher part of a government that makes laws, usually with fewer members than the lower part.
- The bill was approved by the upper chamber before being sent to the president.
- Debate in the upper chamber lasted for hours.
Chamber of Commerce
1local business organization
A local group that helps and supports businesses in an area.
- The chamber of commerce is hosting a networking event next week.
- He joined the chamber of commerce to connect with other business owners.
- She joined the Chamber of Commerce to meet other local entrepreneurs.