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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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The three‑part design keeps essentials organized and secure, with two zippered compartments for valuables and a snap‑closure center pocket that offers quick access while helping deter pickpockets.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Viral #PetTok products have earned the trust of many — from doggie water bottles with compartments for poop bags and snacks to grooming products and hand-warming dog leashes for the wintertime.
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Now consider a compartment or small enclosure inside it—drawer, closet, corner, pocket.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
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Noun
This clutch hits the mark, with a spacious main compartment and two interior card slots to keep everything organized.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The three‑part design keeps essentials organized and secure, with two zippered compartments for valuables and a snap‑closure center pocket that offers quick access while helping deter pickpockets.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Viral #PetTok products have earned the trust of many — from doggie water bottles with compartments for poop bags and snacks to grooming products and hand-warming dog leashes for the wintertime.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Now consider a compartment or small enclosure inside it—drawer, closet, corner, pocket.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 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 20 May. 2026.
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