compartment
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: compartments · compartmenting · compartmented
Sense 1
A room, or section, or chamber, typically within a vehicle.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
One of the parts into which an area is subdivided.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To arrange in separate compartments.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “compartment” mean?
A room, or section, or chamber, typically within a vehicle.
Is “compartment” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.