Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
noun a separate section or part of a larger space or container
A1 I keep my socks in a compartment in my drawer.
A2 The train has overhead compartments for luggage.
B1 She packed her belongings neatly into the storage compartment of her car.
B2 The airplane had a hidden compartment where the smuggled items were found.
C1 The detective discovered a secret compartment in the wall of the old mansion.
C2 The spacecraft had multiple compartments for storing different supplies during the long journey.
formal The train conductor instructed passengers to store their luggage in the overhead compartment.
informal Make sure you put your stuff in the top compartment on the bus.
slang I always hide my snacks in the secret compartment of my backpack.
figurative She kept her emotions locked away in a hidden compartment of her mind.
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