Synonyms of cells

cells

noun

plural of cell

1

as in rooms

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

a jail cell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rooms
• chambers
• apartments
• compartments
• cabins
• closets
• alcoves
• bays
• cubicles
• booths
• accommodations
• berths
• nooks
• niches
• recesses
• snuggeries

2

as in chambers

one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided

cells in a honeycomb

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chambers
• cabins
• cubes
• compartments
• bays
• cubicles
• boxes
• holes
• alcoves
• cavities
• cabinets
• niches
• drawers
• nooks
• crypts
• hollows
• booths
• recesses
• cubbyholes
• lockers
• bunkers
• snuggeries
• pigeonholes
• stalls
• vaults
• cribs
• loges

3

as in affiliates

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

• affiliates
• chapters
• branches
• councils
• locals
• wings
• arms
• divisions
• offshoots
• posts
• lodges
• subchapters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cells

As beta-amyloid levels rise in the brain, tangles of proteins called tau begin gathering inside brain cells, causing neurons to collapse and die. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

The liver breaks cholesterol down through LDL receptors on the surface of liver cells, which means more LDL receptors means more cholesterol cleared from the blood. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026

These products have been shown to be effective at reducing the appearance of uneven skin tones and at decreasing levels of skin-damaging molecules while promoting the longevity of cells that produce structural molecules such as collagen. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026

The new modular jail is expected to provide about 100 beds across cells and dormitory-like areas. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

After five rounds, only about 30 percent of the cells have inherited a full copy of the original genome, according to the team’s findings, which were reported on the preprint server bioRxiv and have not yet been peer-reviewed. — Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 14 July 2026

And with an ultra-lightweight design boasting a massive power-to-weight ratio, these cells could also be used in satellites and deep-space exploration missions. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Cetaphil’s formula addresses crepey skin by adding hydration, which helps to plump and smooth fine lines, while also working to rejuvenate skin cells and diminish signs of crepiness over time. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026

This loss is often the result of an autoimmune process in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks those cells. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026