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

Light at this frequency interacts with cells in a way that boosts cellular energy, potentially reducing inflammation to improve neural network connectivity. — Mirin Fader, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

His Hux character is seen in projection form with Kylo Ren in the attraction’s detention cell and later up on the bridge of the Star Destroyer. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Specialized cells in the eyes detect changes in light and communicate with the brain’s circadian system, helping coordinate processes such as alertness and sleep. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

Toshiba says more than 100 million SCiB cells have been shipped since 2010, giving the battery technology more than a decade of field experience that the companies aim to apply to high-duty-cycle data center applications. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026