chamber of commerce

noun phrase

: an association of businesspeople to promote commercial and industrial interests in the community

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The closure will leave Anaheim, the largest city in the county by population and home to the Disneyland Resort, more than 150 hotels, upward of 15,000 businesses and two major league sports teams, without a chamber of commerce. Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025 The building also serves as a southeastern Colorado welcome center with chamber of commerce offices and, outside, a Madonna of the Trail monument to pioneer women along the historic Santa Fe Trail. Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025 Jon Ridler, 57, heads the local chamber of commerce and several other chambers nearby. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025 One idea is to join the local chamber of commerce, attending and sponsoring both chamber and community events. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chamber of commerce

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chamber of commerce was in 1683

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“Chamber of commerce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chamber%20of%20commerce. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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