Chamber

1cham;ber pronunciation: function: noun etymology: middle english chambre, from anglo-french, from late latin camera, from latin, arched roof, from greek kamara vaultdate: 13th century 1 : room; especially : bedroom2 : a natural or artificial enclosed space or cavity3 a : a hall for the meetings of a deliberative, legislative, or judicial body lt;the senate chambergt; b : a room where a judge transacts business —usually used in plural c : the reception room of a person of rank or authority4 a : a legislative or judicial body; especially : either of the houses of a bicameral legislature b : a voluntary board or council5 a : the part of the bore of a gun that holds the charge b : a compartment in the cartridge cylinder of a revolver— cham;bered adjective