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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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
It’s also outfitted with three interior compartments to keep your wallet, phone, keys, and other contents organized on the go.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Unlike a fanny pack, this purse actually has space for a water bottle in its side pocket, along with one large main compartment, and a smaller flap at the front.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The attendant and one of the passengers worked together at prying open the baggage compartment door while the other passenger crawled around the floor, searching in the thick smoke for a cellphone to try to use as a flashlight, according to the statement transcripts.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
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Noun
For decluttering, storage picks like this bench with a spacious hidden compartment, a lockable deck box, and a generous-sized shed are all on sale for Way Day.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
It’s also outfitted with three interior compartments to keep your wallet, phone, keys, and other contents organized on the go.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Unlike a fanny pack, this purse actually has space for a water bottle in its side pocket, along with one large main compartment, and a smaller flap at the front.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The attendant and one of the passengers worked together at prying open the baggage compartment door while the other passenger crawled around the floor, searching in the thick smoke for a cellphone to try to use as a flashlight, according to the statement transcripts.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Compartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compartment. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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