Compartment: meaning, definitions and examples
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compartment
[ kษmหpษหtmษnt ]
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.
in a building
A separate room or section in a building, typically with its own specific function.
Synonyms
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.
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:
๐ต๐น compartimento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฟเคฌเฅเคฌเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Abteil
๐ฎ๐ฉ kompartemen
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดััะบ
๐ต๐ฑ przedziaล
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบ็ป (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท compartiment
๐ช๐ธ compartimiento
๐น๐ท bรถlme
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตฌํ (๊ตฌํ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุฌุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pลihrรกdka
๐ธ๐ฐ prieฤinok
๐จ๐ณ ้้ด (gรฉjiฤn)
๐ธ๐ฎ predal
๐ฎ๐ธ hรณlf
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑำฉะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฅแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bรถlmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ compartimiento
Word origin
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.