Chambers Meaning in English
word · lemma: chamber
Definition
Rooms, especially ones used for official or special purposes; often refers to formal meeting spaces or private rooms.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in legal, official, or architectural contexts. 'Chambers' can mean a judge's or lawyer's office, rooms in parliament or government, or simply private rooms. Not used for everyday rooms in a house. Often appears as 'the council chambers', 'judge's chambers', or 'gas chambers' (specific historical context).
Example Sentences
The judge met with the lawyers in his chambers.
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The palace has many secret chambers.
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The council held its meeting in the main chambers.
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I was called into the lawyer’s chambers to discuss the case privately.
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Old castles usually have hidden chambers for storage or escape.
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The proposal was debated in the parliamentary chambers all afternoon.
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