Compartment: meaning, definitions and examples

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compartment

 

[ kษ™mหˆpษ‘หtmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

on a train

A separate section or part of a train, plane, or ship, used for a particular purpose or group of people.

Synonyms

compartmental, compartmentalized, section

Examples of usage

  • The first-class compartment was spacious and comfortable.
  • He found his seat in the crowded train compartment.
  • The luggage compartment was full so I had to keep my bag with me.
Context #2 | Noun

in a building

A separate room or section in a building, typically with its own specific function.

Synonyms

chamber, room, section

Examples of usage

  • She rented out a small compartment in the office building for her business.
  • The storage compartment in the basement was filled with old boxes.
  • The hotel room had a separate compartment for the wardrobe.
Context #3 | Noun

in a vehicle

A separate space in a vehicle, such as a car or bus, for carrying luggage or passengers.

Synonyms

compartmentalized, enclosure, storage area

Examples of usage

  • The bus driver directed the passengers to the rear compartment for their bags.
  • The car's trunk served as a compartment for groceries.
  • The overhead compartments in the plane were used for storing carry-on items.

Translations

Translations of the word "compartment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น compartimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคฌเฅเคฌเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abteil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kompartemen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดัั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przedziaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒบ็”ป (ใใ‹ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compartiment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ compartimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรถlme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌํš (๊ตฌํš)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฌุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ihrรกdka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prieฤinok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้š”้—ด (gรฉjiฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรณlf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถlmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ compartimiento

Etymology

The word 'compartment' originated from the French word 'compartiment', which came from the Italian 'compartimento', ultimately derived from the Latin 'compartiri' meaning 'to share'. The concept of dividing spaces into compartments has been prevalent in transportation and architecture for centuries, allowing for organized and specialized use of different areas.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,243 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.