1
a
: a main division of a book
b
: something resembling a chapter in being a significant specified unit
a new chapter in my life
2
a
: a regular meeting of the canons of a cathedral or collegiate church or of the members of a religious house
b
: the body of canons of a cathedral or collegiate church
3
: a local branch of an organization
Examples of chapter in a Sentence
Chapter three deals with the country's economy.
Please read the first two chapters of your textbook for our next class.
Becoming a parent opened up a whole new chapter in my life.
a difficult chapter in European history
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Callum McLennan, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
So that was the start of chapter two.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
As usual, 50 Cent didn’t miss a chance to troll Ja Rule, and the G-Unit boss reposted the footage to his Instagram on Monday, adding another chapter to their 25-plus-year feud.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2026
Karmic Saturn moves into your 12th House of Secrets and Solitude, asking you to close unfinished chapters with gentle honesty and real rest.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Chapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chapter. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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chapter
noun
chap·ter
ˈchap-tər 
1
a
: a main division of a book or of a law code
b
: something like a chapter in being a significant unit
a chapter in my life
2
: a local branch of an organization
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