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chamberlain

[ˈtʃeɪmbərlɪn]

chamberlain Definition

  • 1an officer who manages the household of a monarch or noble
  • 2a high-ranking official in a royal court
  • 3the treasurer of a municipal corporation

Using chamberlain: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chamberlain" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The chamberlain was responsible for the king's personal belongings.

  • Example

    The chamberlain was in charge of the palace staff.

  • Example

    The city's chamberlain is responsible for managing the finances.

chamberlain Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chamberlain

Phrases with chamberlain

  • the highest officer of the royal household in the United Kingdom

    Example

    The Lord Chamberlain is responsible for organizing royal ceremonies.

  • Chamberlain's cough

    a chronic cough caused by tuberculosis, named after Sir Arthur Chamberlain who suffered from it

    Example

    The doctor diagnosed him with Chamberlain's cough.

  • an umbrella with a curved handle, named after Neville Chamberlain who carried one when he returned from Munich in 1938

    Example

    She always carries a Chamberlain umbrella to protect herself from the rain.

Origins of chamberlain

from Old French 'chambrelenc', meaning 'chamberlain'

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Summary: chamberlain in Brief

A 'chamberlain' [ˈtʃeɪmbərlɪn] is an officer who manages the household of a monarch or noble, or a high-ranking official in a royal court. It can also refer to the treasurer of a municipal corporation. The term extends to phrases like 'Lord Chamberlain,' the highest officer of the royal household in the UK, and 'Chamberlain umbrella,' an umbrella with a curved handle.