cubicle

noun

ˈkyü-bi-kəl How to pronounce cubicle (audio)
Definition of cubiclenext
as in chamber
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided data entry clerks busily typing in cubicles

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Recent Examples of cubicle Everyone was out in the aisles and jumping into other people’s cubicles. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 An employee first spotted two live bedbugs in their cubicle on June 3 and reported the sighting to CDE leadership. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 United’s newest business-class cubicles add oversized 27-inch entertainment screens, caviar service, luxury skincare products and multi-course dining on long-haul international services. — ABC News, 6 July 2026 In fact, decorating your cubicle versus your laptop screen, might just be the way to move your career forward. — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cubicle
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  1. chamber
  2. cell
  3. cabin
  4. cube
Noun
  • Meanwhile there are several competitive House races this year that will help decide whether Republicans hold their slim majority or Democrats reclaim the chamber.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Special attention Democrats face an uphill climb to flip control of chambers at the Georgia Capitol or the congressional delegation in the midterms.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of chamber
Noun
  • Instead of relying solely on natural extracts, Reome works with biotech labs to recreate botanical molecules through processes like fermentation or plant cell cultures.
    — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Jeyne Arryn doesn’t lock people in the dungeon but in sky cells.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of cell
Noun
  • Even more, Sakara’s staterooms are nothing short of luxe—spacious and more boutique hotel than ship cabin.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The 180-acre (73-hectare) retreat, which is run by the Navy and guarded by Marines, has a cabin named Aspen that’s reserved for the president, plus about a dozen other cabins for guests.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of cabin
Noun
  • Does taking the work outside a traditional gallery space, especially the white cube, change the way people approach it?
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Now on sale for just $17, this set includes four mesh cubes of varying sizes, as well as a toiletry kit, laundry bag, cosmetics kit, and shoe bag.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of cube

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