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

These synthetic cells could also pave the way to the past, to the origins of biology itself. — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 1 July 2026

Normal mice scratched and inflammatory immune cells rushed to the site, increasing swelling. — ABC News, 27 June 2026

During anagen, cells at the base of the follicle divide rapidly, pushing the hair shaft outward at roughly half an inch per month on a healthy scalp. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

By removing dead skin cells, the treatment can target discoloration, scars and wrinkles, revealing a brighter complexion soon after use. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use. — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 30 June 2026

Essentially, this transition marks the point where our cells are set up with the precursors required for organ formation, one of the most critical events in human development. — New Atlas, 27 June 2026

By removing dead skin cells, a chemical peel can address discoloration, scars and wrinkles, revealing a fresh, bright complexion almost immediately. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

The media business always goes through some splitting of cells — meiosis and mitosis — but every industry leader concedes that consolidation is especially needed today. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 30 June 2026