chapter noun [ C ] (BOOK)
B1 written abbreviation chap. any of the separate parts into which a book or other piece of text is divided, usually given a number or title:
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- The main characters are clearly delineated in the first chapter of the book.
- This chapter is so difficult to digest, I shall have to read it again later.
- The book has exercises at the end of every chapter.
- The first chapter describes the strange sequence of events that lead to his death.
- After you've finished each chapter, run the spell-checker.
