combustion chamber

noun

: a closed space inside an engine in which fuel is burned

Examples of combustion chamber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Scaling breakthrough propulsion Unlike conventional rocket engines that rely on subsonic combustion, Venus’ RDRE generates thrust through a continuously rotating supersonic detonation wave inside the combustion chamber. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

But our bodies aren’t combustion chambers and don’t treat all calories the same. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

Clear fuel in the hybrid rockets, along with the use of high speed cameras, allows for visuals of what happens inside the combustion chambers, providing valuable insights into the process. — Theresa Bourke, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026

This is the compression stroke of the engine, and the valves will be closed sealing off the combustion chamber to moisture. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for combustion chamber

• antechamber
• bedchamber