Chamber: meaning, definitions and examples
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chamber
[ ˈtʃeɪmbər ]
in a building
A room or enclosed space used for a specific purpose, such as a bedroom, bathroom, or meeting room. Chambers can vary in size and function, from small storage rooms to large conference rooms.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She led him into the dimly lit chamber.
- The hotel room had a cozy chamber with a fireplace.
- The council gathered in the chamber to discuss the new policy.
legal context
An assembly or meeting place, especially a legislative body or a courtroom. Chambers are often associated with official proceedings and discussions.
Synonyms
assembly, courtroom, legislature
Examples of usage
- The judge retired to her chambers to review the case.
- The senators debated the bill in the legislative chamber.
- The lawyers met in the conference chamber to prepare for the trial.
archaic
To enclose or confine in a chamber, typically for protection or confinement. This usage is less common in modern language.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The king chambered the royal jewels in a secure vault.
- The ancient texts describe how warriors would chamber themselves in fortresses during sieges.
Translations
Translations of the word "chamber" in other languages:
🇵🇹 câmara
🇮🇳 कक्ष
- कक्ष (किसी विशेष कार्य के लिए)
- मंडल
🇩🇪 Kammer
🇮🇩 ruang
🇺🇦 камера
🇵🇱 komora
🇯🇵 部屋 (へや)
🇫🇷 chambre
🇪🇸 cámara
🇹🇷 oda
🇰🇷 방 (bang)
🇸🇦 غرفة
🇨🇿 komora
🇸🇰 komora
🇨🇳 房间 (fángjiān)
🇸🇮 komora
🇮🇸 herbergi
🇰🇿 бөлме
🇬🇪 ოთახი
🇦🇿 otaq
🇲🇽 cámara
Word origin
The word 'chamber' originates from the Old French word 'chambre', which in turn comes from the Latin 'camera' meaning 'a chamber, room'. The use of 'chamber' to refer to a room or enclosed space dates back to the 13th century. Over time, the term expanded to include various contexts such as legislative chambers and gun chambers, reflecting its versatile usage in different fields.