chambers

cham-bers · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of chamber; multiple rooms or enclosed spaces.

  2. 2.

    A surname.

  3. 3.

    The private offices of a judge or lawyer.

  4. 4.

    (British) A set of rooms used as offices by barristers.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    in chambers — in a judge's private office, not in open court

Related words

See also: chamber, office, room
Synonyms: compartments, offices, rooms

Etymology

Plural of chamber, from Old French chambre, from Latin camera ("vaulted room").