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

“Sales tax at that level may be somewhat temporary,” Franklin, the chamber of commerce director, said, but property taxes “will live forever.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

His father, who headed the local chamber of commerce, joined the Nazi Party in 1933.

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 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

The chamber of commerce is also sponsoring a quilt competition with a grand prize of five hundred dollars contributed by local businesses.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry