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

Before the war, trade between Kuwait and Iran was robust, totalling roughly $300 million in 2024, according to Kuwaiti media citing the two countries' joint chamber of commerce.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 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

"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

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

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

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman