compartment (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
Definition
A separate section or division within a larger space, often used for storage or to keep things organized.
Examples
She carefully placed her laptop in the padded compartment of her backpack.
The train offered private compartments for families traveling together.
Each drawer in the toolbox had small compartments for screws and nails.
How to Use compartment
- in a compartment (prepositional phrase)
- Located inside a specific section. — "The emergency kit was stored in a small compartment under the seat."
- separate compartments (collocation)
- Distinct, individual sections. — "The lunchbox had separate compartments for fruit, sandwich, and snacks."
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