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cube

noun

ˈkyüb How to pronounce cube (audio)
Definition of cubenext
as in chamber
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided even though they worked in adjoining cubes, the two coworkers rarely acknowledged one another's existence

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Recent Examples of cube The shoe was elevated by a heel with a crystal cube design at the base, contributing a sense of glamour and a playful geometric aesthetic. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 There are plenty of storage cubes on sale, like this $22 six-pack and these cloth storage bins that sold 9,000 times last month. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026 It’s reflected in toys like squishy NeeDoh cubes and beauty products like jelly cleansers. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 It's reflected in toys like squishy NeeDoh cubes and beauty products like jelly cleansers. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cube
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cube
  1. chamber
  2. cell
  3. cabin
  4. bay
  5. compartment
Noun
  • Recovery is also part of the offering, with the contrast therapy, with Nordic saunas and cold baths; the company plans to add IV drips and hyperbaric chambers at its upcoming New York location.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Democrats are hoping to win back a majority in the House and Senate — though Republicans are still favored in most projections to retain the upper chamber — and have tried to distinguish themselves as the more pro-regulation party.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of chamber
Noun
  • In a new study, researchers at New York University built a custom random-positioning machine that continually changed the orientation of human cells relative to Earth's gravity.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Also running is Northwestern University stem-cell researcher Angel Alvarez, 46, who has been an advocate within CPS for better serving students with disabilities.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of cell
Noun
  • Guests can choose from a variety of room types, including classic lodge rooms, yurts, and cabins.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • No, the Unabomber, a onetime math genius and professor named Ted Kaczynski, was basically a hermit nerd in a Montana cabin who mailed bombs to scientists, engineers, professors, and other elites.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of cabin
Noun
  • The coastal flood threat has largely ended for Atlantic and Cape May counties, although high water remains a concern in some of the back bays farther north through the morning.
    — Kate Bilo, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Notably, the cargo configuration of Starship also does not have a traditional payload bay that can deliver all manner of satellites into orbit.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of bay
Noun
  • Behind the reception desk, a wall of 109 wooden pigeonholes doubles as an art installation, with some compartments displaying replicas of the property's original room keys and others filled with nautical relics reflecting Naples's coastal allure.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This approach allowed the researchers to make ammonia using water as the hydrogen source while keeping the water-sensitive reaction compartment largely dry.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of compartment

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“Cube.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cube. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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