chamber

[US]/ˈtʃeɪmbə(r)/
[UK]/ˈtʃeɪmbər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a room or enclosed space, especially within a body or organ; a private club or meeting place
adj. relating to or suitable for a room or enclosed space; private or secret
vt. confine (someone) in a room; load (a gun, etc.)

Phrases & Collocations

chamber of commerce

chamber music

chambermaid

chamber pot

combustion chamber

red chamber

anterior chamber

air chamber

vacuum chamber

test chamber

chamber pressure

bridal chamber

surge chamber

working chamber

inner chamber

mixing chamber

furnace chamber

anechoic chamber

cold chamber

heating chamber

Real-world Examples

Italy's parliament has two chambers, the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.

Source: CNN Selects December 2016 Collection

Currently, Republicans control both chambers of Congress.

Source: CNN Selects October 2016 Collection

Riddle whirled around to stare down the empty chamber.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

This happens in large, thermal vacuum chambers.

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia of Technology

They'll use vacuum chambers like this.

Source: Coffee Tasting Guide

Republicans control both chambers of Congress and the White House.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2018 Compilation

We're inside a huge simulation chamber on an alien spaceship.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

Round up all the men we have and station them outside the girls' chambers.

Source: Game of Thrones (Season 1)

This was a lofty chamber, lined and littered with countless bottles.

Source: A Study in Scarlet by Sherlock Holmes

Now Dr. Karev here will explain the hyperbaric chamber. Dr. Karev?

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

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