Chamber — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb adjective /ˈchām-bər/ cham·ber

Meaning & Definition of Chamber

Chamber (noun)

  1. room; especially, bedroom
  2. a natural or artificial enclosed space or cavity
  3. a hall for the meetings of a deliberative, legislative, or judicial body

Chamber (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

Chamber (adjective)

  1. being, relating to, or performing chamber music

Chamber (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall

    "the inner chamber is the president's private office"

    similar: apartment, cell, closet, room
    related: accommodation, bay, berth, booth, cabin, compartment, cubicle, alcove, niche, nook, recess, snuggery (chiefly British)

  2. one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided

    "if the camera doesn't work, check to see that the battery has been properly installed in its chamber"

    similar: bay, cabin, cell, compartment, cube, cubicle
    related: cubbyhole, pigeonhole, snuggery (chiefly British), alcove, niche, nook, recess, cabinet, drawer, locker, cavity, hole, hollow, booth, box, crib, loge, stall, bunker, crypt, vault

  3. a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest

    "joined the local chamber of commerce"

    similar: association, board, brotherhood, club, college, congress, consortium, council, fellowship, fraternity, guild, institute, institution, league, order, organization, society, sodality
    related: collective, commune, community, cooperative, alliance, bloc, camp, coalition, partnership, body, cadre, group, circle, clan, clique, coterie, junta, junto, klatch, lot, set, crew, outfit, party, squad, team, branch, chapter, local, faithful, fold, membership, sisterhood, sorority, cabal, camarilla, camorra, confederacy, conspiracy, band, gang, ring, cartel, combine, syndicate

Chamber (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to provide with living quarters or shelter

    "chambered the lost hikers in the barn until the next morning"

    similar: accommodate, bestow, billet, bivouac, board, bunk, camp, domicile, encamp, harbor, house, lodge, put up, quarter, roof, room, shelter, take in
    related: ensconce, home, roost, secure, shed, stable, tent, barrack, bed (down)
    near: eject, evict

Related Entry: Chamber orchestra (noun)

Chamber orchestra is a different word from Chamber. The synonyms below are for chamber orchestra, not for chamber.

  1. as in brass band, sinfonietta

    similar: brass band, sinfonietta, band, orchestra, philharmonic, symphony, symphony orchestra, brasses, strings, woodwinds, combo, ensemble, group, company, troupe, duo, octet, quartet, quintet, septet, sextet, trio

Related Entry: Chamber orchestras (noun)

Chamber orchestras is a different word from Chamber. The synonyms below are for chamber orchestras, not for chamber.

  1. as in brass bands, sinfoniettas

    similar: brass bands, sinfoniettas, bands, orchestras, philharmonics, symphonies, symphony orchestras, brasses, strings, woodwinds, combos, ensembles, groups, companies, troupes, duos, octets, quartets, quintets, septets, sextets, trios

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chamber

The most common words with a similar meaning to Chamber:

apartment, cell, closet, room, bay, cabin, compartment, cube, cubicle, association, board, brotherhood, club, college, congress, consortium, council, fellowship, fraternity, guild, institute, institution, league, order, organization, society, sodality, accommodate, bestow, billet, bivouac, bunk, camp, domicile, encamp, harbor, house, lodge, put up, quarter

Related Words for Chamber

accommodation, berth, booth, alcove, niche, nook, recess, snuggery, cubbyhole, pigeonhole, cabinet, drawer, locker, cavity, hole, hollow, box, crib, loge, stall, bunker, crypt, vault, collective, commune, community, cooperative, alliance, bloc, coalition

Near Antonyms of Chamber

eject, evict

Word Forms of Chamber

Inflections: chambered, chambering

Derived words: chambered (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Chamber

Middle English chambre, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin camera, from Latin, arched roof, from Greek kamara vault

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Chamber

Words & Phrases Containing Chamber

chamber music, chamber of commerce, chamber of horrors, chamber orchestra, chamber pot, anterior chamber, bubble chamber

Frequently Asked Questions about Chamber

What does "Chamber" mean?

"Chamber" means room; especially, bedroom. As an a noun, a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: room; especially, bedroom. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Chamber"?

Other words for "Chamber" include apartment, cell, closet, room, bay, cabin, compartment and cube. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chamber" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Chamber"?

There are 119 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chamber". Common alternatives include apartment, cell, closet, room, bay, cabin, compartment, cube, cubicle and association.

How do you use "Chamber" in a sentence?

Examples of "Chamber" in a sentence: "the inner chamber is the president's private office"; "if the camera doesn't work, check to see that the battery has been properly installed in its chamber"; "joined the local chamber of commerce".

Is "Chamber" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Chamber" can be used as a noun, a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Chamber" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Chamber" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Chamber"?

"Chamber" is pronounced /ˈchām-bər/ and divided into syllables as cham·ber.

What is the origin of the word "Chamber"?

"Chamber" comes from Middle English chambre, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin camera, from Latin, arched roof, from Greek kamara vault. First known use: 13th century.