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Chamber - music-Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A chamber is a room or enclosed space, often used for a specific purpose, such as a legislative assembly (e.g., Senate chamber) or a private bedroom. It can also refer to compartments in machinery or natural cavities.

chamber

/ˈtʃeɪmbər/ /ˈtʃeɪmbə/

Definition:

A room used for a specific purpose, often private or official.

Synonyms:

Room, hall, compartment, enclosure

Part of Speech:

Noun, verb

Antonyms:

Open space, outdoors

Common Collocations:

Chamber music, chamber pot, chamber of commerce, gas chamber

Derivatives:

Chambers (plural), chambered (adjective)

Usage Tips:

Use "chamber" for formal or specialized rooms; avoid for general spaces like living rooms.

Common Phrases:

Chamber of secrets, inner chamber, torture chamber

Etymology:

From Old French "chambre," derived from Latin "camera," meaning vaulted room.

Examples:

  • 1. The judge entered the chamber to deliberate.
  • 2. She plays in a chamber orchestra every weekend.
  • 3. The castle’s secret chamber was hidden behind a bookshelf.
  • 4. The heart has four chambers that pump blood.

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