CHAMBERS Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

chambers 1 of 2

noun

Definition of chambers

plural of chamber

as in rooms

an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall the inner chamber is the president's private office

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as in cells

one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided if the camera doesn't work, check to see that the battery has been properly installed in its chamber

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as in organizations

a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest joined the local chamber of commerce

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chambers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of chamber

as in houses

to provide with living quarters or shelter chambered the lost hikers in the barn until the next morning

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Recent Examples of chambers

Noun

Nathan Howard/Reuters Lawmakers from both chambers return to Washington this week for the final legislative push before the November midterm elections, the first time since July 23 that both chambers will be in Washington. — Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 More recently, cosmic rays have helped geologists see hidden chambers of active volcanoes, and archaeologists use them to reveal hidden tombs in ancient Egyptian pyramids. — Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 Compression boots use inflatable air chambers that rhythmically squeeze and release the legs in sections, delivering a massage-like sensation typically used for dedicated recovery sessions. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026 The interview came at the Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas ahead of November's midterm election, in which the GOP is defending its slim majorities in both chambers of Congress. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 Many of the chambers in the caves are hard to reach, and it’s not known why the artists ventured into such inaccessible places. — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 10, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Sep. 2026 Officers shoved one man out of the council chambers, handcuffed him and escorted him away from the meeting, and he was issued a summons to court, according to deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office. — Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026 In the 2002 midterms, Republicans again bucked the historical trend, gaining seats in both chambers following the post-9/11 political climate. — Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026 Architects committed to their ethical obligations should seek other opportunities, rather than risking discipline for designing spaces recognized as torture chambers by leading, bipartisan national and international experts. — Joan Steffen, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chambers

Noun

The hotel lists accessible facilities and has lifts, but its collection of interconnected historic buildings creates changes in level, and some rooms contain internal stairs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
There are just two other separate rooms in the A-frame Bunkhouse.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of rooms

Noun

One example is China, which produces around 80% of the global supply of battery cells.

— Alex Saric, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
At Fuerte Guaicaipuro, a military facility, investigators documented detainees being confined in pit-like cells dug below ground level and subjected to cold, food deprivation and other degrading treatment.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of cells

Noun

Aid organizations say the figure is an undercount, and the true number could be many times higher.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
On Tuesday, six MARTA stations hosted nonpartisan organizations to help people get registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.

— Emily McLeod, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of organizations

Verb

Fort Taylor is a national historic monument and state park that houses the largest collection of Civil War armament in the world.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
The classroom houses Watson's dual language immersion program, one of two in the Little Rock School District, where students receive much of their instruction in Spanish and learn to speak, read and write in both Spanish and English.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of houses

Noun

The stone cabins and canteen made of rounded river rocks showcase the rustic, homey appeal of the campground, whose outward appearance had changed little since 1922, according to the NPS.

— Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Travelers who make new bookings through November 9 can take an extra 5% off cabins or 10% off suites on select 2026 to 2028 all-inclusive sailings.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of cabins

Noun

Foreign central banks and other institutions looking for a safe place to park their capital have diminished roles in the Treasury market and have increasingly turned to alternative havens like gold.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
The weaponization and deconstruction of our institutions and republic are no laughing matter.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of institutions

Noun

Long Beach’s city health officer on Sunday issued an advisory warning people not to swim at any of the city's beaches or bays for at least three days.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026
Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the historic route connected waterfront communities that were once separated by rivers, bays, and marshes, creating a new way for travelers to experience the region’s seafood, architecture, and maritime traditions.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026