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noun cu·bi·cle \ ˈkyü-bi-kəl \

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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  1. data entry clerks busily typing in cubicles

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Origin and Etymology of cubicle

Latin cubiculum, from cubare to lie, recline

cubicle Synonyms

Synonyms
bay, cabin, cell, chamber, cube, compartment
Related Words
cubbyhole, pigeonhole, snuggery [chiefly British]; alcove, niche, nook, recess; cabinet, drawer, locker; cavity, hole, hollow; booth, box, crib, loge, stall; bunker, crypt, vault

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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

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