chamber (Meaning)
chamber (n)
a natural or artificial enclosed space
an enclosed volume in the body
a room where a judge transacts business
a deliberative or legislative or administrative or judicial assembly
a room used primarily for sleeping
chamber (v)
place in a chamber
chamber (n.)
A retired room, esp. an upper room used for sleeping; a bedroom; as, the house had four chambers.
Apartments in a lodging house.
A hall, as where a king gives audience, or a deliberative body or assembly meets; as, presence chamber; senate chamber.
A legislative or judicial body; an assembly; a society or association; as, the of Deputies; the of Commerce.
A compartment or cell; an inclosed space or cavity; as, the chamber of a canal lock; the chamber of a furnace; the chamber of the eye.
A room or rooms where a lawyer transacts business; a room or rooms where a judge transacts such official business as may be done out of court.
A chamber pot.
That part of the bore of a piece of ordnance which holds the charge, esp. when of different diameter from the rest of the bore; -- formerly, in guns, made smaller than the bore, but now larger, esp. in breech-loading guns.
A cavity in a mine, usually of a cubical form, to contain the powder.
A short piece of ordnance or cannon, which stood on its breech, without any carriage, formerly used chiefly for rejoicings and theatrical cannonades.
chamber (v. i.)
To reside in or occupy a chamber or chambers.
To be lascivious.
chamber (v. t.)
To shut up, as in a chamber.
To furnish with a chamber; as, to chamber a gun.
Synonyms & Antonyms of chamber
chamber Sentence Examples
- The king held court in the grand chamber, adorned with intricate tapestries and gilded furniture.
- The musicians tuned their instruments before filling the chamber with melodic tunes.
- As she entered the dark chamber, a sense of foreboding washed over her.
- The scientist conducted experiments in the sterile chamber, carefully controlling environmental variables.
- The council convened in the war chamber to discuss strategies for the impending conflict.
- Hidden within the ancient ruins was a secret chamber, rumored to hold priceless treasures.
- The chamber echoed with the solemn vows exchanged by the newlyweds.
- In the quiet chamber, she found solace in the flickering candlelight and the scent of old books.
- The defendant awaited his fate in the tense atmosphere of the courtroom chamber.
- Deep within the mountain, miners excavated ore from the expansive chamber, their lanterns illuminating the cavernous space.
FAQs About the word chamber
a natural or artificial enclosed space, an enclosed volume in the body, a room where a judge transacts business, a deliberative or legislative or administrative
room,cell, compartment, alcove, cabin, closet, apartment, berth, accommodation, booth
eject, eject,,evict, evict
The king held court in the grand chamber, adorned with intricate tapestries and gilded furniture.
The musicians tuned their instruments before filling the chamber with melodic tunes.
As she entered the dark chamber, a sense of foreboding washed over her.
The scientist conducted experiments in the sterile chamber, carefully controlling environmental variables.
