Cubicle

Pronunciation: /ˈkjuːbɪkəl/

Definitions of cubicle

noun a small partitioned-off area in a room or office space

Example Sentences

A1 I work in a small cubicle at the office.

A2 My cubicle is next to the window, so I get some natural light.

B1 I have decorated my cubicle with pictures of my family.

B2 The cubicle walls are quite thin, so I can hear everything my coworkers say.

C1 The cubicle layout in our office promotes collaboration and teamwork.

C2 I prefer working in a cubicle rather than an open-plan office for privacy.

Examples of cubicle in a Sentence

formal The employee worked diligently in their cubicle, focusing on their tasks.

informal I'll meet you by the water cooler near your cubicle for a quick chat.

slang I can't stand being stuck in this tiny cubicle all day.

figurative Her mind felt like a cluttered cubicle, filled with distractions and unfinished thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of cubicle

• past tense: cubicles
• plural: cubicles
• comparative: more cubicle
• superlative: most cubicle
• present tense: cubicle
• future tense: will cubicle
• perfect tense: have cubicle
• continuous tense: is cubicling
• singular: cubicle
• positive degree: cubicle
• infinitive: to cubicle
• gerund: cubicling
• participle: cubicle

Origin and Evolution of cubicle

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cubicle' originated from the Latin word 'cubiculum', which means a small room.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a small room or chamber, the word 'cubicle' evolved to refer to a small partitioned space in an office or work environment, typically for individual use.