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
compartmented; compartmenting; compartments
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
But my favorite feature is a simple yet genius detail: a separate zip phone compartment that perfectly fits my iPhone.
—Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
The three individual compartments each feature built-in cutters for a smooth slice (no more fumbling with those irritating ones on the packaging).
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
About 30 seconds later, Tutor was shown leaving the vehicle and the smoke and fire began to be seen in the engine compartment.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 2 Apr. 2024
The fires have continued while owners await repairs; at least five complainants reported engine compartment fires.
—Tom Krisher, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
The Savor Baby Keepsake Box serves as a baby book, photo album, and keepsake all in one thanks to its multiple storage compartments.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
There’s one main compartment with two interior pockets to corral your travel essentials like your hotel key, wallet, and mascara.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
The spacious bag has several compartments to keep items organized, is made from strong double-face leather, and comes in four colors (gold/chalk light saddle, gold/black true red, black antique nickel/flax 2, or gold/taupe oxblood).
—Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
Dan Neil, WSJ, 4 Mar. 2022
One flew into the drivers compartment through an open window and struck him in the face, temporarily stunning him.
—NBC News, 9 June 2021
First came the bone spurs in his ankle and then compartment syndrome (painful pressure buildup from internal bleeding or swelling of tissues) in his calves, both requiring surgery.
—Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com, 27 Oct. 2020
Kushner has not yet been approved to review ‘‘sensitive compartmented information,’’ better known as SCI.
—BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2018
Kushner has not been approved to review ‘‘sensitive compartmented information,’’ known as SCI.
—Washington Post, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2018
Sharing highly compartmented, classified information with Russians is a theatrical distraction from the greater good of polluting streams, enabling predatory financial practices, cutting taxes, and taking people’s health care away.
—Brian Beutler, New Republic, 16 May 2017
Noun
The curvaceous coupé wears an aluminum body that features an extended nose and a driver’s compartment positioned atop the rear wheels.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
But my favorite feature is a simple yet genius detail: a separate zip phone compartment that perfectly fits my iPhone.
—Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2024
The three individual compartments each feature built-in cutters for a smooth slice (no more fumbling with those irritating ones on the packaging).
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
About 30 seconds later, Tutor was shown leaving the vehicle and the smoke and fire began to be seen in the engine compartment.
—Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 2 Apr. 2024
The fires have continued while owners await repairs; at least five complainants reported engine compartment fires.
—Tom Krisher, Quartz, 1 Apr. 2024
The Savor Baby Keepsake Box serves as a baby book, photo album, and keepsake all in one thanks to its multiple storage compartments.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024
There’s one main compartment with two interior pockets to corral your travel essentials like your hotel key, wallet, and mascara.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
The spacious bag has several compartments to keep items organized, is made from strong double-face leather, and comes in four colors (gold/chalk light saddle, gold/black true red, black antique nickel/flax 2, or gold/taupe oxblood).
—Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
Verb
In the place where sport bikes keep their engines, the Navi has a lockable storage compartment large enough to cram in shoes, books or laptops (but not a full-face helmet).
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 4 Mar. 2022
One flew into the drivers compartment through an open window and struck him in the face, temporarily stunning him.
—NBC News, 9 June 2021
First came the bone spurs in his ankle and then compartment syndrome (painful pressure buildup from internal bleeding or swelling of tissues) in his calves, both requiring surgery.
—Glenn Graham, baltimoresun.com, 27 Oct. 2020
Kushner has not yet been approved to review ‘‘sensitive compartmented information,’’ better known as SCI.
—BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2018
Kushner has not been approved to review ‘‘sensitive compartmented information,’’ known as SCI.
—Washington Post, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2018
Sharing highly compartmented, classified information with Russians is a theatrical distraction from the greater good of polluting streams, enabling predatory financial practices, cutting taxes, and taking people’s health care away.
—Brian Beutler, New Republic, 16 May 2017
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“Compartment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compartment. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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