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

"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

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

The $510,000 gift from a Taiwan-based international chamber of commerce would benefit the roughly 54 firefighters of Arcadia, a city near Altadena that was spared by the Eaton fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025

A smaller limousine delivered the Coconut Cove mayor, Councilman Bruce Grandy, and the chamber of commerce president to the construction site.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen