COMPARTMENT Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

compartment 1 of 2

noun

kəm-ˈpärt-mənt

Definition of compartment

as in chamber

one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided a backpack with many handy compartments for storing your camping gear

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compartment

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verb

kəm-ˈpärt-ˌment

as in to rank

to arrange or assign according to type compartment the responses according to country of origin

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Recent Examples of compartment

Noun

When packing up, the legs collapse parallel to the main body, so the entire unit forms a slim profile that slides into the side pocket or main compartment of a standard backpack. — New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026 Olathe schools spokesperson Erin Schulte said that storage locations will feature a locked cabinet with compartments capable of holding more than 40 cellphones. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 All this happens in a see-through cold compartment where concoctions spin around, turning from liquid to frozen semisolid. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 The organizer includes separate zipper compartments and a Velcro strap to keep everything in place. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compartment

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Noun

Democrats need a net gain of 10 seats to seize control of the chamber.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Trump won Wisconsin in 2016 and 2024, and Republicans have held majorities in both chambers of the Legislature since 2011.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of chamber

Noun

About 1,100 square feet of the building would be used for temporary holding cells and a detainee shower.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Schrell examined whether annual production campaigns would be more effective, but concluded that the approach would not make economic or operational sense because of costs, limited hot-cell capacity and the isotope’s relatively short half-life.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of cell

Verb

Some are classified as electric motorcycles with the capacity to reach greater speeds than e-bikes can and the ability to cause a lot of damage if not safely operated, Obolenskiy said.

— Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026
Aggressive plants have robust growth, can be native or nonnative, and are sometimes further classified as invasive.

— Dr. Lauren Kurtz, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of classify

Noun

The rooms The rooms strike a balance between midcentury A-frame and a modern alpine cabin.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Flagship carriers including American, Lufthansa, Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines are all struggling to navigate the lengthy, multi-year approval process for bespoke cabins.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of cabin

Verb

Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket allow people to place bets on the outcomes of real-world events.

— Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Around the age of 10 I was enrolled in a community art class where, on the first day, we were instructed to sketch a bowl of fruit placed on a table in front of us.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of place

Verb

Last night, Tallerico typed out a letter of gratitude to both their community and all the first responders who came to their aid.

— Christopher DeRose, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Open the official MyChart app or type the portal address into your browser instead of tapping an unplanned link.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026