🛄compartment

noun
/kəmˈpɑːtmənt/

Meaning

A separate section or space within a larger structure, such as a train or a container.
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train

Example Sentences

He kept his passport in a small compartment of his bag.

We found seats in the first-class compartment.

Example Expressions

first-class compartment

Synonyms

section, division, chamber, unit, partition, cabin, car
Entry 1
section, division, chamber, unit, partition
Entry 2
section, division, cabin, car

Antonyms

openness, whole, entirety
Entry 1
openness, whole
Entry 2
whole, entirety

Collocations

train compartment, luggage compartment, small compartment, secret compartment, first-class compartment, sleeping compartment
Entry 1
train compartment, luggage compartment, small compartment, secret compartment
Entry 2
train compartment, first-class compartment, sleeping compartment

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