cubicle

noun cu·bi·cle \ ˈkyü-bi-kəl \

|Updated on: 14 Aug 2018

Examples: cubicle in a Sentence

Definition of cubicle

1 : a sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room

2 a : a small partitioned space; especially : one with a desk used for work in a business office

b : carrel

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Examples of cubicle in a Sentence

data entry clerks busily typing in cubicles

Recent Examples of cubicle from the Web

Much better than being caged in a cubicle for the summer, eight college students will get to ride motorcycles, and document their experiences, in a new internship from Harley-Davidson.

— rick barrett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Harley wants interns to ride around the country posting to social media — the motorcycle is free," 20 Apr. 2018
San Felice and cubicle mate Anthony Messenger, a summer intern, had hidden under a single desk.

— jean marbella, baltimoresun.com, "Capital Gazette shooting: How a quiet day in the newsroom was shattered," 1 July 2018
For the professional guy who still needs to carry a laptop and documents between his crib and cubicle, there are two sizes of soft zip-top briefcases.

— matt sebra, GQ, "Mansur Gavriel Is Finally Making Bags for Guys," 29 May 2018
Area residents work in cubicles to fill out job applications during a second-chance job fair at Workforce Solutions Alamo in San Antonio.

— lynn brezosky, San Antonio Express-News, "2017 was a robust year for hiring in San Antonio," 19 Jan. 2018
Last year, a bullet also went through the roof of Cargill Corp. in the 1100 block of Indianapolis Boulevard and landed in an employee’s cubicle.

— becky jacobs, Post-Tribune, "Police urge safety during Fourth of July holiday one year after boy killed by falling bullet in Hammond," 29 June 2018
Its staff sit at multipronged cubicle islands in a 1929 art deco building that originally housed a Sears, Roebuck and Co. department store, Gawande equal among them.

— ike swetlitz, STAT, "Inside Ariadne Labs, Atul Gawande’s testing ground for new ideas in health care," 27 June 2018
In the new building, named simply Building 37, some offices will be deep in the interior, and more natural light will reach cubicle workers, DeBoer said.

— david staats, idahostatesman, "300 Micron engineers work in a 'trailer park.' Here's what Micron is doing about that.," 18 June 2018
On holidays, employees decorate their offices and cubicles and participate in fun activities.

— azcentral, "Top Companies to Work for in Arizona-Small Companies," 7 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of cubicle

Latin cubiculum, from cubare to lie, recline

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First Known Use: 15th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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cubicle Synonyms

Synonyms

bay, cabin, cell, chamber, compartment, cube;

Related Words

cubbyhole, pigeonhole;

alcove, niche, nook, recess;

cabinet, drawer, locker;

cavity, hole, hollow;

booth, box, crib, loge, stall;

bunker, crypt, vault;

CUBICLE Defined for English Language Learners

cubicle

noun

Definition of cubicle for English Language Learners

: a work space in a large office with a desk that is usually surrounded by low walls
: a small space in a public room (such as a bathroom) that has walls for privacy