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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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2026
Once the fridge is unplugged, remove all food and beverage items from the shelves, bins, and compartments.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
In addition to a large hidden compartment to store board games, snacks, pillows, and other living room essentials, this lift-top coffee table has a rising tabletop, perfect for eating dinner in front of the TV or working from home while staying cozy on the couch.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Perhaps just keep your valuables and irreplaceable items inside a more secure zippered pocket or compartment in the bag so as not to tempt fate.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Designed with travel in mind, this lightweight yet shockingly spacious pack provides ample space for all of your necessities, including features like a padded laptop compartment, a scratch-resistant glasses compartment, and easy-carry top handles.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2026
Once the fridge is unplugged, remove all food and beverage items from the shelves, bins, and compartments.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
In addition to a large hidden compartment to store board games, snacks, pillows, and other living room essentials, this lift-top coffee table has a rising tabletop, perfect for eating dinner in front of the TV or working from home while staying cozy on the couch.
—Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Perhaps just keep your valuables and irreplaceable items inside a more secure zippered pocket or compartment in the bag so as not to tempt fate.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
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 8 Jan. 2026.
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