chamber of commerce

American  

noun

1. an association, primarily of people in business, to promote the commercial interests of an area. C of C

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chamber of commerce British  

noun

1. (sometimes capitals) an organization composed mainly of local businessmen to promote, regulate, and protect their interests

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Etymology

Origin of chamber of commerce

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

“We have a couple of missing teeth downtown but…I think it generally looks pretty good,” said Steve Millard, head of the chamber of commerce.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

His father, who headed the local chamber of commerce, joined the Nazi Party in 1933.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Eventually the site is set to incorporate a minimum of one million graphics-processing units, according to a statement from the city’s chamber of commerce.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Hanrahan, head of the local chamber of commerce, pitched the mayor on holding a manhole-painting contest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Take, for instance, that commodity prized by every chamber of commerce throughout the land — the good will of vacationing tourists.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson