COMPARTMENT Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

The Abrams stores most of its main gun ammunition inside a separate armored compartment fitted with blow-off panels. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026 Inside, the spacious main compartment easily held a heavy travel wallet, an oversized scarf, a water bottle, and my headphones with plenty of room to spare. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2026 There are seven specialized compartments, including an adjustable bottle pocket that fits Stanley tumblers. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 The exterior features a locking zippered pocket for easy access to essentials, while the main compartment includes RFID-blocking card and passport slots as well as a padded tablet sleeve. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for compartment

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compartment

Noun

There's no realistic way that a constitutional amendment that controversial — which requires two-thirds approval from both chambers and three-fourths of the states to ratify — could pass in this Congress.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Lilting piano follows her through the darkness of the castle’s chambers.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of chamber

Verb

That project, called Aviano, now ranks among nine developments across Antioch, Oakley, Martinez, Pinole and Pleasant Hill that federal prosecutors appear to be targeting in their latest investigation into the assessor’s office, the subpoenas show.

— Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Some winners have consistently ranked in the awards for more than two decades; others are catching your attention for the first time.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of rank

Noun

Other theories suggest that certain cells within the abdomen may transform into endometrial-like tissue, while some evidence points to stem cells or developmental changes that occur before birth.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
This type of inflammation may damage blood vessels, injure nerve cells and activate immune cells within the brain, all of which may contribute to cognitive decline.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of cell

Verb

The Education Department initially classified only 11 fields as professional, leaving out areas including nursing, physical therapy and education.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Devine told me that e-bike and moped marketing is confusing and regulations keeping e-bikes safely classified are cloudy.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of classify

Noun

Beneath the cabin’s modest character is a geothermal system, which uses the steady temperature of the ground to help heat and cool the home.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
When tragedy struck, the couple was at their own cabin, while Brooke and Blair were staying with their grandparents Mike, 77, and Charlene Harber, 75, at a friend's place a couple of doors down.

— Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

Definition of cabin

Verb

The game’s objective is to group sixteen words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.

— Will Jeanes, New York Times, 28 June 2026
It often gets grouped with convertible clothing, which covers pieces that change in other ways, like zip-off legs or adjustable lengths.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026

Definition of group

Verb

The questions arrive unfiltered, typed late at night or between meetings, with nobody to perform for.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Down by her green toes, Melanie Griffith’s Staten Island secretary Tess McGill ferries to Manhattan to type memos for important men.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026