Synonyms of compartments

compartments 1 of 2

noun

plural of compartment

as in chambers

one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided

a backpack with many handy compartments for storing your camping gear

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

compartments

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of compartment

as in groups

to arrange or assign according to type

compartment the responses according to country of origin

Synonyms & Similar Words

• groups
• ranks
• classifies
• types
• sorts
• distinguishes
• relegates
• grades
• classes
• places
• separates
• distributes
• lists
• compartmentalizes
• categorizes
• files
• ranges
• pegs
• organizes
• digests
• identifies
• assorts
• recognizes
• codifies
• orders
• shelves
• breaks down
• catalogs
• indexes
• arrays
• refers
• systematizes
• disposes
• alphabetizes
• clumps
• pigeonholes
• marshals
• clusters
• culls
• screens
• draws up
• sifts
• sieves
• sets
• winnows
• colligates
• reclassifies
• regroups
• subcategorizes
• recategorizes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lumps
• mixes (up)
• scrambles
• jumbles
• confuses
• disarranges
• misclassifies
• missorts
• mistypes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compartments

Noun

The minimalist metal legs keep it airy and light on its feet, while three balanced compartments with adjustable shelves provide plenty of real estate for books, video game setups, or rows and rows of dishware. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

Why the Refrigerator Door Is Tricky Unlike the shelves inside your refrigerator, which remain relatively insulated when the door is opened, door compartments are exposed to temperature fluctuations throughout the day. — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 July 2026

This Bagsmart toiletry bag unfolds to reveal dedicated compartments for makeup, skincare, and everything else that usually gets tossed together. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Notably, Picolette includes a stylish diaper bag with various compartments—there’s even one to hold a pacifier and another to let parents grab baby wipes with ease. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 20 July 2026

To complete the outfit, grab this leather tote bag that looks similar to Hadid’s, has multiple storage compartments, and is large enough to hold a laptop. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

The tray, which is offered in several colors, is made with food-grade plastic and features eight separate compartments that are removable and can be easily rearranged. — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026

Those with large capacities, laptop sleeves and several pockets and compartments to help with organization are generally best for school or college. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 July 2026