cubicles

noun

plural of cubicle
as in chambers
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 cubicles Spread out across expansive work stations that resemble gleaming kitchen cubicles, chefs spend their days whipping up meals from soup to nuts, a laboratory of sorts to create appetizing and easy dinners to make at home. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 Crews went floor to floor, hitting individual cubicles, offices and even coordinating with a restaurant also housed in the building. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 One of the first popular artist hubs was the Bakehouse Art Complex, which opened in 1985, renting work space to dozens of artists who sold their creations from cubicles. — Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 What remains are rows of dreary cubicles, typical of office spaces in older federal buildings. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026 Inmates in white—most of us Black or brown—were scattered throughout the dorm in and out of our cubicles. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 In a satiric short video, Rabid Dogs, 2002, for example, white-collar workers dress upas rapacious canines, clutching Burberry bags in their mouths and traversing cubicles on all fours. — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 The transition from farms, the open range, and artisanal workshops to offices and large, impersonal, factories was seen as sapping virility—just as our tiny cubicles and remote workstations are said to do today. — Michael Kimmel, Time, 15 Aug. 2026 Everyone was out in the aisles and jumping into other people’s cubicles. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubicles
  1. chambers
  2. cells
  3. cabins
  4. cubes
  5. bays
Noun
  • The Democratic takeover of both chambers could further strengthen congressional oversight and an appetite for codifying much of this into law using these pieces of legislation.
    — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Ignoring Congress to continue the war The second article accuses Hegseth of ignoring a resolution approved by both chambers of Congress that directed the administration to end the Iran war.
    — Stefan Becket, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of chambers
Noun
  • One minute of stimulation with a 9V battery killed more than 80% of bacterial cells within three hours.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, in male mice, the researchers found a cluster of eosinophils that tended to develop more when they were fed a diet high in fat, and that these populations of immune cells were pro-inflammatory.
    — Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of cells
Noun
  • Minor refreshes will be added to other classes, such as an extra inch of reclining space in premium economy cabins, and new upholstery in economy class.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The lower deck is home to four guest cabins, three crew cabins, a large engine room, and a sizable garage that can hold a tender of up to 16 feet.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of cabins
Noun
  • Dessert is a mélange of coconut-pandan ice cream, mango cubes, and crispy rice from Coco Mama, another Potenciano venture.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
  • This nine-piece set from Veken is a steal at $20 and comes with four cubes of various sizes.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of cubes
Noun
  • With outsize interest in this small country, its sound stages are frequently full, and filmmakers say there is often a run on everything from lenses to edit bays to left-driving cars.
    — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Farther south, head to the seaside village of La Parguera, a short boat ride from one of the island's three bioluminescent bays.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of bays

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