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
compartment the responses according to country of origin
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David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
The Holii Travel Pill Organizer is compact enough to fit in a car compartment or backpack, and securely separates daily doses of medications in order to avoid any confusion on busy travel days.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
He was launched into the air, and the impact on his arm became all the more extreme due to compartment syndrome, a condition that is characterized by too much pressure around the muscles, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
This hanging feeder includes a baffle over its jelly dishes, nectar compartments, and orange holders—all of which are typically favorite foods for orioles.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
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Noun
Beyond all this, the new Space Age is remarkable in that what seemed like a neat compartment between Earth and space is breaking down.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
The Holii Travel Pill Organizer is compact enough to fit in a car compartment or backpack, and securely separates daily doses of medications in order to avoid any confusion on busy travel days.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
He was launched into the air, and the impact on his arm became all the more extreme due to compartment syndrome, a condition that is characterized by too much pressure around the muscles, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
This hanging feeder includes a baffle over its jelly dishes, nectar compartments, and orange holders—all of which are typically favorite foods for orioles.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for compartment
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“Compartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compartment. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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