partition
noun
a division into or distribution in portions or shares.
partitions
Example Sentences
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"At shelters... there are no walls or partitions between people. It's very congested."
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
The Line Hotels, a boutique chain, uses a mix of partial partitions, pocket doors and glass in lieu of traditional bathroom doors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
The BBC has previously documented how two partitions have been constructed in Gaza since the start of the current war.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2024
They erected partitions of wood, cardboard and cloth, built shacks within rooms and cooked on paraffin stoves.
From New York Times ● May 6, 2024
“He’s just a little mouse. Besides, we haven’t figured out how to make the partitions stand up.”
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
