chamber of commerce

noun

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

chamber of commerce

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chamber of commerce¹

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

Musk and his staff told the chamber of commerce that xAI had three main concerns when setting up shop in Memphis: power, water and speed.

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It could take months before the benefits of Jaguar Land Rover resuming production filters down to the supply chain, a chamber of commerce said.

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Valencia's chamber of commerce estimated that 48,000 companies have been affected.

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The shindig at first seemed like any other Hispanic chamber of commerce event, with people handing me business cards like dealers at a blackjack table.

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The shutdowns are causing losses of at least $25 million a day, according to the chamber of commerce.

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