compartments
word · lemma: compartment
Definition
Compartments are separate sections or spaces within a larger object, used to store or organize things. They can be found in bags, boxes, vehicles, or even parts of a building.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to physical, separate areas for storage or organization. Common collocations: "train compartments", "lunch box compartments", "fridge compartments". Rarely used for abstract divisions (for ideas, use "categories" or "sections" instead). Mostly formal or neutral in tone.
Example Sentences
Please put your keys in one of the compartments of this box.
basic
The lunchbox has three compartments for food.
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My suitcase has several compartments for clothes and shoes.
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The train's first-class compartments are much more spacious.
natural
He keeps his art supplies organized in small plastic compartments.
natural
If you use the bag's hidden compartments, you can fit a lot more.
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