lower chamber

American  

[loh-er] / ˈloʊ ər /

noun

1. lower house.

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lower chamber British  

noun

1. another name for lower house

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Etymology

Origin of lower chamber

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

While the party currently controls the lower chamber, 22 Republican representatives have already shared they won’t contest their seats in 2026.

From Salon

There are 30 FPO politicians in Austria's lower chamber and they were the only party to oppose Mr Zelensky's address.

From BBC

It was his first testimony since Republicans took control of the lower chamber of Congress in November, bringing some of his staunchest critics into the majority.

From Reuters

The proposal, which was quietly introduced to the lower house of parliament on March 17, is sponsored by the head of FdI in the lower Chamber of Deputies, Tommaso Foti, and fourteen party colleagues, including former Economy Minister Giulio Tremonti.

From Reuters

House Republicans, meanwhile, have signaled the Senate repeal will not get a rubber stamp in the lower chamber, saying they will work to modernize the presidential war powers rather than repeal them outright.

From Washington Times