com·part·ment
kəm-ˈpärt-mənt 
1
: a separate division or section
2
: one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
com·part·ment
kəm-ˈpärt-ˌment
-mənt
-mənt
compartmented; compartmenting; compartments
Examples of compartment in a Sentence
Noun
The suitcase has a zippered compartment for personal items.
The refrigerator has a separate compartment for meats.
Verb
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Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Cascading system failures would lead to a race against time to seal compartments and preserve breathable air, though decompression would often happen too quickly for the crew to react.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 May 2026
While the former venue had a kitchen, Las Cuatro Milpas needed to bring in stoves to accommodate its style of cooking, as well as a walk-in refrigerator and a three-compartment sink to meet health department regulations, according to the broker who handled the lease.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The hot water supply at the three compartment ware wash sink was shut off.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
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Noun
With separate compartments for morning, noon, evening, and bedtime, the Auvon Weekly Pill Organizer keeps everything—well—organized.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Cascading system failures would lead to a race against time to seal compartments and preserve breathable air, though decompression would often happen too quickly for the crew to react.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 May 2026
While the former venue had a kitchen, Las Cuatro Milpas needed to bring in stoves to accommodate its style of cooking, as well as a walk-in refrigerator and a three-compartment sink to meet health department regulations, according to the broker who handled the lease.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
The hot water supply at the three compartment ware wash sink was shut off.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 8, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
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“Compartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compartment. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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