compartment
noun
a part or space marked or partitioned off.
compartments
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pluralof compartment.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This network consists of compartments that fold, modify, and prepare proteins before sending them to their final locations.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
The second discovery involved paraspeckles, small droplet-like compartments located inside the cell nucleus.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
A lot of Arasheben’s rings have James Bond elements such as secret compartments or special elements.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
Ryanair says power banks are not allowed in checked baggage, cannot go in overhead compartments, and must not be used to charge or power other portable electronic devices during taxi, take-off or landing.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
And that’s when the hovercraft unexpectedly arrived to evacuate them to District 13, where there were more than enough clean, white living compartments, plenty of clothing, and three meals a day.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
