1
a
: a main division of a book
b
: something resembling a chapter in being a significant specified unit
a new chapter in my life
2
a
: a regular meeting of the canons of a cathedral or collegiate church or of the members of a religious house
b
: the body of canons of a cathedral or collegiate church
3
: a local branch of an organization
Examples of chapter in a Sentence
Chapter three deals with the country's economy.
Please read the first two chapters of your textbook for our next class.
Becoming a parent opened up a whole new chapter in my life.
a difficult chapter in European history
Recent Examples on the Web
The Spartans and the Punishers are the latest chapter in the spotty history of Colorado arena football, which has been unable to sustain long-term momentum.
—
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
As the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watches have continued to adapt and evolve alongside design, tech and cultural sensibilities, the introduction of the Tag Heuer Solargraph movement last year — which harnesses light as an energy source — marked a new chapter in the collection’s history.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
An exciting chapter is opening in your social life!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Giant pandas are officially returning to Zoo Atlanta, marking a new chapter in a decades-long international conservation partnership.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for chapter
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
As the Tag Heuer Formula 1 watches have continued to adapt and evolve alongside design, tech and cultural sensibilities, the introduction of the Tag Heuer Solargraph movement last year — which harnesses light as an energy source — marked a new chapter in the collection’s history.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2026
An exciting chapter is opening in your social life!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Giant pandas are officially returning to Zoo Atlanta, marking a new chapter in a decades-long international conservation partnership.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for chapter
Cite this Entry
“Chapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chapter. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
chapter
noun
chap·ter
ˈchap-tər 
1
a
: a main division of a book or of a law code
b
: something like a chapter in being a significant unit
a chapter in my life
2
: a local branch of an organization
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
