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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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
An electric cooler/freezer combo keeps drinks and snacks within reach during camping trips and other outdoor activities, while extensive exterior storage compartments provide space for luggage, sports equipment, or other gear.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025
The vehicle had rolled over, and its entire engine compartment was engulfed in flames.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
This style offers nine credit card slots, separate coin and bills compartments, and an ID window, plus two additional pockets.
—Jennifer Maldonado, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The bag opens to a large compartment and has four additional pockets on the outside.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
An electric cooler/freezer combo keeps drinks and snacks within reach during camping trips and other outdoor activities, while extensive exterior storage compartments provide space for luggage, sports equipment, or other gear.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025
The vehicle had rolled over, and its entire engine compartment was engulfed in flames.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
This style offers nine credit card slots, separate coin and bills compartments, and an ID window, plus two additional pockets.
—Jennifer Maldonado, PEOPLE, 21 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 26 Dec. 2025.
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