Cubicle: meaning, definitions and examples
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cubicle
[ ˈkjuːbɪk(ə)l ]
office space
A small partitioned-off area of a room, especially one containing a desk.
Synonyms
bay, booth, compartment.
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Word | Description / Examples |
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cubicle |
A small, enclosed workspace often found in offices, usually designed for one person to work in a semi-private area.
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compartment |
A divided section within a larger space, used for organizing items or providing separate areas for different functions. Common in vehicles, luggage, or storage furniture.
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booth |
A small, enclosed space, often temporary, used for specific activities such as voting, dining, or vendor sales. Also seen in restaurants as a seating area.
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bay |
An open, often larger area within an office or other structure, shared by multiple people or for specific purposes such as equipment storage or team collaboration.
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Examples of usage
- He works in a cubicle in the open-plan office.
- The new employee was assigned a cubicle near the window.
Translations
Translations of the word "cubicle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cubículo
🇮🇳 क्यूबिकल
🇩🇪 Kabine
🇮🇩 kubikel
🇺🇦 кабінка
🇵🇱 kabina
🇯🇵 オフィスの小部屋
🇫🇷 cabine
🇪🇸 cubículo
🇹🇷 küçük oda
🇰🇷 작은 공간
🇸🇦 حجرة صغيرة
🇨🇿 kóje
🇸🇰 kója
🇨🇳 小隔间
🇸🇮 kabina
🇮🇸 klefi
🇰🇿 кабина
🇬🇪 კაბინეტი
🇦🇿 kabinə
🇲🇽 cubículo
Etymology
The word 'cubicle' originates from the Latin 'cubiculum', meaning a small room. In the late 19th century, it was used to refer to small sleeping compartments on trains. Over time, the term evolved to describe small partitioned workspaces in offices, as we commonly know it today.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,568, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 22571 confidentially
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