Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

red chamber

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.41 in modern English

Syllables: red cham-ber
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The assembly hall in which the Senate of Canada convenes; (metonymic) the Senate of Canada itself.

Canadian usage; Informal

Example Sentences

"He hopes his life story – of the illiterate ex-hockey coach turned Conservative senator – can inspire others. Jacques Demers . . . is slated for a seat in the red chamber, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today."
"Harper announced Friday he will not appoint senators to a red chamber that already has 22 vacancies as long as the government can continue passing legislation."
"Seven new senators will soon take their seats in the Red Chamber, appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau."

Usage

Inflected Forms

the red chamber (canonical)

Questions

What does red chamber mean?: The assembly hall in which the Senate of Canada convenes; (metonymic) the Senate of Canada itself.

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