cell

noun

ˈsel How to pronounce cell (audio)
Definition of cellnext
1
as in room
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall a jail cell

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2
as in chamber
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided cells in a honeycomb

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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

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Recent Examples of cell Both models use a 72V 25Ah battery, but the Storm adopts Tenpower 5C cells instead of the Samsung cells found in the standard Ultra. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026 Last month, Bloomberg reported that SpaceX is in talks to gain access to at least 80,000 cell sites in the US. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026 During the day cells on the east side of the stem grow faster, causing the plant to bend westward. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Nov. 2026 Almonds are also rich in vitamin B and magnesium, which play an important role in helping cells generate energy. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cell
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  1. room
  2. chamber
  3. affiliate
  4. cabin
  5. chapter
  6. compartment
  7. cube
Noun
  • Prince William is a big guy and, at 6-foot-3, often is the largest person in a room.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The bank also said that while shares are up 67% this year, the stock still has plenty more room to run ahead of its next scheduled earnings in November.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of room
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  • The nonpartisan Cook Political Report’s final rating placed el Sayed in a favorable position to win, and its assessment also shifted the broader Senate battle toward Democrats, who are seeking to reclaim the chamber.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Next year, if Democrats claim the majority in both chambers, the GOP can’t expect quick dismissals.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of chamber
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  • She is pictured here as a senior in high school being interviewed by CBS West Palm Beach affiliate while studying to become a pilot.
    — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Nakase also has some NBA experience, becoming an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers’ G League affiliate, the Agua Caliente Clippers in 2017.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of affiliate
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  • Jessie and Gerald Burlingame rent a cabin in Alabama for a sexy weekend, things go very awry.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The lower deck also features an owner’s suite with private access to the aft deck and can also be outfitted with two or three guest cabins, plus the crew quarters.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabin
Noun
  • More news The Democratic Socialists of America LA chapter endorsed Nithya Raman for mayor.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The same day, the suit says, the university’s chapter of the Chi Phi Xi fraternity was placed on temporary suspension for alleged violations of the student code of conduct.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of chapter
Noun
  • Insects crawling around three-compartment sink and hand wash sink in kitchen.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Fyy Electronic Organizer has multiple compartments to keep these smaller essentials separated and easy to access.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of compartment
Noun
  • In fact, going over the seams multiple times will only make your cube more secure and airtight.
    — John Alexander, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026
  • He was also known for his metal cube sculptures, which have been called quilt-like.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of cube

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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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