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

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chamber of commerce

“As you can see, things like this are huge benefits to our people here,” said Scott Franklin, a director of the parish’s chamber of commerce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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

"Suddenly bills became tight and businesses were laying off staff really rapidly," says Warner, who is also president of the local chamber of commerce.

From BBC ● Feb. 25, 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

“The chamber of commerce should sue. I’m going to put it to a vote. No one has the right to lie about our town.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman