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 My massage therapist said that this serum, derived from Hawaiian comfrey and noni plants infused into rich macadamia nut oil, works to awaken fatigued cells, according to the serum-maker. — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 While the companies overlap in oncology, cardiovascular disease and immunology, their pipelines are largely complementary, with AstraZeneca stronger in solid tumors and Bristol Myers Squibb more focused on blood cancers and cell therapies. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 The Titan 2 Elite has a smaller 4,050mAh battery, a downgrade from the Titan 2's 5,050mAh cell, that charges at up to 33W when plugged in. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 Young, tormented by sickle-cell disease, saw many of those closest to him die by homicide or suicide. — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cell
  1. room
  2. chamber
  3. affiliate
  4. cabin
  5. chapter
  6. compartment
  7. cube
Noun
  • This 91-room property on the coast of Kuressaare—a seaport on Estonia’s largest island, Saaremaa—has panoramic views of the Baltic and the thirteenth-century Bishop’s Castle.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of room
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  • Meanwhile there are several competitive House races this year that will help decide whether Republicans hold their slim majority or Democrats reclaim the chamber.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Special attention Democrats face an uphill climb to flip control of chambers at the Georgia Capitol or the congressional delegation in the midterms.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of chamber
Noun
  • Groups backing Stevens spent more than $50 million, led by more than $30 million from AIPAC and its affiliates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • He will be assigned to the Royals’ Class A affiliate in Columbia.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of affiliate
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  • Even more, Sakara’s staterooms are nothing short of luxe—spacious and more boutique hotel than ship cabin.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The 180-acre (73-hectare) retreat, which is run by the Navy and guarded by Marines, has a cabin named Aspen that’s reserved for the president, plus about a dozen other cabins for guests.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of cabin
Noun
  • There’s no need to rush past this chapter, these feelings, or this moment.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • As the tattoo machine hummed across her leg, Savanna Georges watched another chapter of her faith take shape in ink.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of chapter
Noun
  • For Columbia-class submarines, the central section also contains the missile compartment for Trident II D5 nuclear ballistic missiles.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
  • Bowls come bento-style, with little compartments for carbs, meat and vegetables.
    — Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 30 July 2026
Definition of compartment
Noun
  • Does taking the work outside a traditional gallery space, especially the white cube, change the way people approach it?
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Now on sale for just $17, this set includes four mesh cubes of varying sizes, as well as a toiletry kit, laundry bag, cosmetics kit, and shoe bag.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of cube

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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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