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 Pairing rolled clothing with compression packing cubes, like this Bagail six-piece set with mesh panels to easily see what’s inside, can help keep outfits organized while creating extra room for souvenirs on the way home. — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026 How to Eat Freeze watermelon chunks and use them in place of ice cubes. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026 Chop your herbs and freeze them in ice cube trays with water or even oil. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026 Lucia said their grandmother used to keep a shitlist under her ice cube tray. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cube
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cube
  1. chamber
  2. cell
  3. cabin
  4. bay
  5. compartment
Noun
  • Republican senators are warning that the Senate’s bipartisan cryptocurrency regulatory bill is likely to fail next week when the chamber returns.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In the 2002 midterms, Republicans again bucked the historical trend, gaining seats in both chambers following the post-9/11 political climate.
    — Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of chamber
Noun
  • On the one hand, oxidative stress acts as a trigger to tell the body to rebuild and develop mitochondria in the cells — improving an athlete’s endurance capacity.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers say larger commercial-format cells and broader operating conditions will be needed to determine whether the strategy can translate into practical batteries.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of cell
Noun
  • The battle for super-luxury supremacy in the skies is moving further back in the cabin.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • After much planning and coordination, a locomotive and burning trestle bridge collapsed on cue, complete with a dummy engineer in the driving cabin.
    — Brian Bull, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of cabin
Noun
  • With German rider Richard Vogel, the Westphalian bay swept the first two show jumping majors of the season, at The Dutch Masters and Aachen, Germany.
    — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In a handful of impressively resonant scenes with King, Kylie gives Gillian an entire new generation to encourage toward the messy exuberant existence that Sally, at least in the sequel’s first few acts, vows to keep at bay.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of bay
Noun
  • Management voluntarily closed the store until a three-compartment sink could be fixed to drain properly.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Two other roaches were crawling on clean plates inside the three-compartment sink.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of compartment

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“Cube.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cube. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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