COMPARTMENT Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

compartment 1 of 2

noun

kəm-ˈpärt-mənt

Definition of compartment

as in chamber

one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided a backpack with many handy compartments for storing your camping gear

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compartment

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verb

kəm-ˈpärt-ˌment

as in to rank

to arrange or assign according to type compartment the responses according to country of origin

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Recent Examples of compartment

Noun

In the cottages, the bathroom toilet compartments aren’t large enough to accommodate a wheelchair and there’s no guard rail, although the bathrooms themselves are roomy, with large walk-in showers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Dyson has maintained CameraJet was not formally recalled, but water reaching a battery compartment is the kind of defect that attracts scrutiny from consumer-safety agencies. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 In this bag, there are compartments for keeping your phone, wallet, passport, and other necessities organized without reaching for a larger tote. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2026 Officers are trained never to rule out the possibility that someone who could kill them is stowed like a spare tire in an unlatched rear compartment. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for compartment

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartment

Noun

The 911 call recordings, as reported by the Associated Press, showed that first responders and prison officials did not know whether a request for emergency help from within the execution chamber was legitimate.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
For the Duo, the team created a different vapor chamber that's thinner than the one in the iPhone 18 Pro.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of chamber

Verb

The Chiefs also entered the week ranked second in EPA per rush, which would be their best mark this decade.

— Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
After allowing four sacks and managing 33 rushing yards against the Bears, TCU ranks last in the Big 12 in rushing yards and sacks allowed.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of rank

Noun

Her heart cells had been infected with parvovirus B19, the virus that more commonly causes Fifth Disease.

— Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
Whole wheat toast offers measurable amounts of selenium and manganese, micronutrients that support reproduction and protect against cell damage.

— Trista Chan, HEALTH, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of cell

Verb

Improvements to LinkedIn’s detection systems have resulted in a 40% decline in views of content classified as AI slop, the platform said last month.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Just 9% of Porter’s 3-point attempts were classified as wide open, the lowest share among 307 players who took at least 100 3s.

— C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of classify

Noun

This accent color continues into the cabin on the dashboard and center console, while the standard four-way power-adjustable sport seats add to the sense of occasion with plaid inserts.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Just as importantly, a clean cabin creates a more comfortable environment for passengers, whether the journey is a short commute or a long-distance road trip.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cabin

Verb

Although System of a Down is often grouped with the nu metal bands that dominated heavy music at the time, including Korn and Limp Bizkit, Malakian never saw the band as fitting neatly into any genre.

— Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
The earlier four-count indictment grouped the devices found outside the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee headquarters together under each charge.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of group

Verb

It was discovered the hot box was not turned on soon enough prior to placing hot food in the unit.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
These devices can be placed onto a balcony, backyard, or patio, and easily set up to start powering homes right away.

— Liz Krueger, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of place

Verb

The setup is pitched (with an absolutely straight face) as a way to type one-handed or even with a single finger.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026
The rest of the filmmaking, too, is content to coast at a lower difficulty setting, from the proficient but anonymously taupe lensing by master DP Robert Elswit to an untested ensemble of ever-watchable actors playing capably to type.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026