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 What if the larger structural shift isn’t an algorithm stealing your cubicle, but an aging business owner flipping off the lights one last time? — Revana Sharfuddin, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026 And smartwatches like the rugged Garmin Epix Pro track your health stats from the most brutal outdoor conditions to the most mundane days in the cubicle. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026 The bathroom, located at the opposite end to the porch door, features a walk-in shower cubicle, a vanity sink, storage cabinets, and a toilet. — Stefan Ionescu june 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026 Combined with high gas prices, outrageous dry-cleaning bills, and the hour spent getting ready to look younger, an office job demands four hours of unpaid, stressful labor daily just to reach a cubicle. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cubicle
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  1. chamber
  2. cell
  3. cabin
  4. cube
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
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
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
Noun
  • Yes, there is a 131-cube engine option for the true believers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • Quality packing cubes hold up in real-life travel and offer simple compression features that make a world of difference.
    — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
Definition of cube

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