noun
chamber
CHAYM-buh
noun
1
A room, especially a formal or private one, such as in a palace, court, or legislative building.
"The king addressed his court from his private chamber."
"The senate chamber fell silent as the vote began."
2
An enclosed space or cavity, such as in a gun or a piece of machinery.
"He checked the chamber to make sure the gun was unloaded."
verb
1
To load a round of ammunition into the firing position of a gun.
"He chambered a round before stepping onto the range."
How to Use Chamber
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA room (often formal or enclosed), or an enclosed cavity such as in a firearm.
Common pairings
chamber of commerce
chamber music
chamber a round
Word Forms
chambered past tense, Chambers plural, chambers singular
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Etymology
From Old French chambre, from Latin camera ("vaulted chamber") — a doublet of "camera."