CEFR B1

cell

noun

Meaning

A small room, especially in a prison or monastery, or a small compartment in a larger structure.

Examples

The prisoner was locked in his cell for 24 hours.
Each monk had a small cell for sleeping and praying.

Synonyms: compartment, cubicle, chamber, enclosure

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cell (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /sɛl/

Definition

A small room, especially in a prison or monastery, or a small compartment in a larger structure.

Examples

The prisoner was locked in his cell for 24 hours.
Each monk had a small cell for sleeping and praying.
The honeycomb is made of many hexagonal cells.

How to Use cell

cell phone (collocation): A portable telephone. — "She's always on her cell phone."
cell wall (collocation): The rigid outer layer of a plant cell. — "The cell wall provides structural support to the plant."
cell division (collocation): The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells. — "Cell division is fundamental to growth and reproduction."

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