com·part·ment
kəm-ˈpärt-mənt 
1
: a separate division or section
2
: one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
com·part·ment
kəm-ˈpärt-ˌment
-mənt
-mənt
compartmented; compartmenting; compartments
Examples of compartment in a Sentence
Noun
The suitcase has a zippered compartment for personal items.
The refrigerator has a separate compartment for meats.
Verb
compartment the responses according to country of origin
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The duffel features zippered compartments on both ends, a mesh internal organization pocket, and a removable divider that bisects the generous main compartment, which is easily accessible via a 270-degree-zippered flap.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Another great alternative is the Béis Work Tote, which features a trolley sleeve, a laptop pocket, adjustable straps, and organizational compartments for $148.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but must be emptied of all liquid and have no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
For example, the backpack and tote feature expandable bottom compartments to carry snacks or protein powders as well as a zippered main compartment and interior sleeves that can fit up to a 16-inch laptop.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
The duffel features zippered compartments on both ends, a mesh internal organization pocket, and a removable divider that bisects the generous main compartment, which is easily accessible via a 270-degree-zippered flap.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Another great alternative is the Béis Work Tote, which features a trolley sleeve, a laptop pocket, adjustable straps, and organizational compartments for $148.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Hydration packs are allowed and do not need to be clear, but must be emptied of all liquid and have no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for compartment
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“Compartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compartment. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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