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

“People are relieved that most are gone, but they still want more security to overcome their fear,” Arantxa Campos, the head of the local chamber of commerce, told Spanish television.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

But, said Marcus Warner, a long-time search-and-rescue volunteer in the region and its chamber of commerce president, the overwhelming feeling is sorrow.

From BBC ● Mar. 30, 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

While Sioux City leaders had largely stayed mum, the local chamber of commerce was brokering a deal to drop the charges.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025

Dad offered to drop the chamber of commerce lawsuit if he’d just go away, but no dice.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman