Synonyms of cell

cell

noun

ˈsel 

1

as in room

an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall

a jail cell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• room
• chamber
• apartment
• cabin
• compartment
• closet
• alcove
• cubicle
• bay
• booth
• nook
• berth
• niche
• accommodation
• recess
• snuggery

2

as in chamber

one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided

cells in a honeycomb

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chamber
• cabin
• compartment
• cube
• bay
• cubicle
• box
• hole
• cavity
• drawer
• alcove
• cabinet
• nook
• niche
• locker
• cubbyhole
• hollow
• booth
• bunker
• crypt
• crib
• vault
• recess
• stall
• snuggery
• pigeonhole
• loge

3

as in affiliate

a local unit of an organization

his mission was to locate and infiltrate the terrorist cell that was believed to be hiding in the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affiliate
• chapter
• branch
• council
• wing
• local
• arm
• division
• post
• offshoot
• subchapter
• lodge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cell

On the one hand, oxidative stress acts as a trigger to tell the body to rebuild and develop mitochondria in the cells — improving an athlete’s endurance capacity. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The researchers say larger commercial-format cells and broader operating conditions will be needed to determine whether the strategy can translate into practical batteries. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

And acting together, cells are collectively intelligent, ultimately building complex final forms—whether that be a flower, a whale, or even you. — Matthew Hutson, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2026

Scientists are developing better methods to identify tumor targets, including those based on mRNA technology, that can help the immune system more effectively recognize and destroy cancer cells. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026