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

"I was trying to get into every expat network in Buenos Aires - the private French schools, the French Embassy staff, the French chamber of commerce," Flament remembers.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Valy, who serves on the board of Laos' chamber of commerce, may have been allowed more space to speak out due to her business background, said the development worker, who requested anonymity for security reasons.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Paal, who runs the Stuttgart chamber of commerce, said he watched tariff threats over Greenland with growing concern.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Ignoring the foreman and the police officer, Mr. Muckle proceeded with great enthusiasm to introduce some local big shots—the mayor, a city councilman, and the head of the chamber of commerce.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen