Chambers

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃeɪm.bərz/

Definitions of chambers

noun a room or space used for a specific purpose, often within a larger building or structure

Example Sentences

A1 The princess slept in the castle chambers.

A2 The detective searched the abandoned chambers for clues.

B1 The jury deliberated in the courtroom chambers.

B2 The scientist conducted experiments in the laboratory chambers.

C1 The politician held secret meetings in the government chambers.

C2 The architect designed the grand chambers of the parliament building.

Examples of chambers in a Sentence

formal The lawyer presented evidence in the court chambers.

informal Let's meet in the chambers to discuss the case.

slang I heard a rumor going around the chambers.

figurative His mind was like a labyrinth of chambers, each holding a different memory.

Grammatical Forms of chambers

• past tense: chambered
• plural: chambers
• comparative: more chambered
• superlative: most chambered
• present tense: chamber
• future tense: will chamber
• perfect tense: have chambered
• continuous tense: is chambering
• singular: chamber
• positive degree: chamber
• infinitive: to chamber
• gerund: chambering
• participle: chambered

Origin and Evolution of chambers

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'chambers' originated from the Old French word 'chambre' which means a room, especially a bedroom.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'chambers' expanded in meaning to refer to various types of rooms within a building, including private rooms for living or working, as well as official rooms for meetings or ceremonies.