First Known Use: 13th century
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1chamber
noun cham·ber \ˈchām-bər\
: a small space inside something (such as a machine or your body)
: a usually large room where members of a government group (such as a legislature) have meetings
: a group of people who form part of a government
Full Definition of CHAMBER
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: a natural or artificial enclosed space or cavity
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a : a hall for the meetings of a deliberative, legislative, or judicial body <the senate chamber> b : a room where a judge transacts business —usually used in plural c : the reception room of a person of rank or authority
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a : a legislative or judicial body; especially : either of the houses of a bicameral legislature b : a voluntary board or council
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a : the part of the bore of a gun that holds the charge b : a compartment in the cartridge cylinder of a revolver
— cham·bered \-bərd\ adjective
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Origin of CHAMBER
Middle English chambre, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin camera, from Latin, arched roof, from Greek kamara vault
2chamber
verb
cham·beredcham·ber·ing \-b(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of CHAMBER
transitive verb
1
: to place in or as if in a chamber : house
2
: to serve as a chamber for; especially : to accommodate in the chamber of a firearm
First Known Use of CHAMBER
1575
Related to CHAMBER
3chamber
adjective
Definition of CHAMBER
: being, relating to, or performing chamber music
First Known Use of CHAMBER
1706
CHAMBER Defined for Kids
chamber
noun cham·ber \ˈchām-bər\
Definition of CHAMBER for Kids
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: an enclosed space, cavity, or compartment <the chambers of the heart>
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: a room in a house and especially a bedroom
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: a room used for a special purpose <the pyramid's burial chamber>
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: a meeting hall of a government body <the Senate chamber>
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: a room where a judge conducts business outside of the courtroom
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: a group of people organized into a lawmaking body <The Senate and the House of Representatives make up the two chambers of the United States legislature.>
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: a board or council of volunteers (as businessmen)
— cham·bered \-bərd\ adjective <a chambered shell>
Medical Dictionary
chamber
noun cham·ber \ˈchām-bər\
Medical Definition of CHAMBER
: an enclosed space within the body of an animal—see anterior chamber, posterior chamber
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