COMPARTMENT Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

kəm-ˈpärt-mənt

as in chamber

one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided a backpack with many handy compartments for storing your camping gear

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verb

kəm-ˈpärt-ˌment

as in to rank

to arrange or assign according to type compartment the responses according to country of origin

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Recent Examples of compartment

Noun

Behind the right panel is a compartment for the backup battery (included), which provides up to 10 open-and-close cycles in the event of a power outage. —

John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026 Cabinets can be integrated at the front and rear, while compartments between the seats provide storage for carry-on luggage. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026 The Casey features a spacious main compartment, front pockets and side pouch to organize your phone, wallet, water bottle and more. —

Tory Johnson, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026 Inspectors observed roaches by the three-compartment sink. —

Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compartment

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Noun

When the House ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy in October 2023 after only nine months in the chamber’s top spot, Hern briefly ran to replace the California Republican.

— David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Slow running also increases the size and strength of your heart chambers, increases blood volume, and improves the strength of your connective tissues, tendons, and bones, Hamilton adds.

— Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026