compartment — a separate section or part of a structure, container, or space
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a separate section or part of a structure, container, or space
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
Example Sentences
- The secret agent hid the microfilm in a hidden compartment of his briefcase.
- My mom's purse has so many compartments, she could probably find a spare tire in there.
- The airplane's overhead compartment was stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey.
compartment
NOUN[/kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/]
a separate section or part of a structure, container, or space
💡 Concept
a separate section or part of a structure, container, or space
🎵 Rhyme
Each compartment shows an apartment, leading to their agreement!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/kəmˈpɑːtmənt/
🌳Etymology
Prefixcom--
Rootpart
Suffix--ment
🎵Rhyme
apartmentdepartmentagreement
apartment
department
agreement
🔗Collocations
train compartment
storage compartment
separate compartment
glove compartment
engine compartment
compartmentalize thoughts
📝Examples
“The secret agent hid the microfilm in a hidden compartment of his briefcase.”
😄 Fun example
“My mom's purse has so many compartments, she could probably find a spare tire in there.”
😄 Fun example
“The airplane's overhead compartment was stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey.”
“She keeps her emotions in separate compartments to stay professional at work.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
sectiondivisionchambercabinbooth
Antonyms
wholeentiretyunity
Related
partitiondepartmentapartmentsegmentcubicle
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