overhead compartment — A storage compartment located above the passenger seats in an aircraft
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A storage compartment located above the passenger seats in an aircraft
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈoʊvərhed kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
Example Sentences
- The overhead compartment was so full that my bag looked like it was playing Tetris with everyone else's luggage.
- She struggled to reach the overhead compartment because she forgot she wasn't wearing her high heels.
- Please ensure that the overhead compartment is securely closed before takeoff.
overhead compartment
NOUN[/ˈoʊvərhed kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/]
A storage compartment located above the passenger seats in an aircraft
He stuffs his oversized bag into the overhead compartment before takeoff.
From overhead compartment falls fresh bread!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Overhead derives from Old English 'over' (above) and 'head' (the upper part of the body), forming a compound meaning 'above one's head'. Compartment comes from French compartiment, ultimately from Latin compartiri (to divide into parts). This compound term emerged in modern aviation with the development of commercial air travel in the 20th century.
Breakdown
over- (above) + head (upper body part) + compartment (from French compartiment, meaning a divided section or enclosed space). The phrase combines a spatial preposition with a body part and a container noun to describe a storage space positioned above passenger seating.
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📝Examples
“The overhead compartment was so full that my bag looked like it was playing Tetris with everyone else's luggage.”
“She struggled to reach the overhead compartment because she forgot she wasn't wearing her high heels.”
“Please ensure that the overhead compartment is securely closed before takeoff.”
“The flight attendant announced that all overhead compartments were full.”
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