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cell

noun

ˈsel

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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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as in chamber

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

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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 Another natural extract, from silk cotton tree flowers, stimulates the natural production of hyaluronic acid and helps water enter the skin cells. —

Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026 Our immune systems remain complex and mysterious; they are defined not only by our immune cells but also by our genes and our environments, which are unchanged by CAR-T therapy. —

Jason Liebowitz, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026 Some researchers suspect adenomyosis may be linked to prior uterine surgeries, such as C-sections or myomectomies, where endometrial cells may become embedded in the muscle wall during those procedures. —

L'oreal Thompson Payton, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026 Ginseng improves circulation and prevents cell death. —

Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cell

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The budget came weeks after Gondongwana said South Africa’s debt is projected to peak this fiscal year after rising for nearly two decades, creating room for more infrastructure investment and tax relief.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
The living room has a stone fireplace and a long antique table, and opens onto sea-facing terraces.

— Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026