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

“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

Eventually the site is set to incorporate a minimum of one million graphics-processing units, according to a statement from the city’s chamber of commerce.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

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

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

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

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

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman