Definition of chapter

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • chapter is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • chapter is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • chapter is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of chapter


  • a local branch of some fraternity or association (noun)

    Examples

    1. he joined the Atlanta chapter
  • an ecclesiastical assembly of the monks in a monastery or even of the canons of a church (noun)
  • any distinct period in history or in a person's life (noun)

    Examples

    1. the industrial revolution opened a new chapter in British history
    2. the divorce was an ugly chapter in their relationship
  • a series of related events forming an episode (noun)

    Examples

    1. a chapter of disasters
  • a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled (noun)

    Examples

    1. he read a chapter every night before falling asleep

See definition of chapter in Merriam Webster