cubes

noun

plural of cube
as in chambers
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided even though they worked in adjoining cubes, the two coworkers rarely acknowledged one another's existence

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cubes Slowly add the cold butter, one or two cubes at a time, whisking constantly until each addition is incorporated before adding more. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 This transfer raised the temperature of the ice cubes so that much of the ice melted. — Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 After 15 years of experiments, Schumm’s group ended up with a recipe for solid calcium fluoride crystals, doped with little impurities of thorium 229, that looked like transparent millimeter-sized cubes. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 Neither rolling nor folding jeans ever seemed to save space, and compression packing cubes didn’t meaningfully cut down the volume of multiple pairs of denim. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2026 Once frozen, pop pesto cubes out of the tray; freeze in an airtight container up to 3 months. — Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2026 These herb cubes can then be added to soups and sauces later. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 The zooming-out step passes through a point at which all magnets look the same, whether their atoms are arranged in cubes or tetrahedra. — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 Tear the loaf into generous, craggy chunks rather than neat little cubes, and err on the side of bigger pieces. — Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubes
  1. chambers
  2. cells
  3. cabins
  4. compartments
  5. bays
Noun
  • Republicans hold narrow majorities in both chambers, leaving relatively few seats vulnerable to determine control of Congress.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
  • There are frigid cryotherapy chambers, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and exorbitant supplements.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of chambers
Noun
  • According to the Cleveland Clinic, oligodendrogliomas are rare brain tumors that develop from cells that help support and protect neurons, accounting for about 3% to 4% of all brain tumors.
    — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The use of rechargeable all-solid-state cells could also reduce the frequency of battery replacement.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cells
Noun
  • Airstreams come with a sink, mini-fridge, microwave, cooking utensils, and ceramic dishware; the cabins add a stovetop (and some even a full-size fridge); and the tents don’t have a microwave or sink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • These new cabins are now designed as places to spend time rather than just endure long flights.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabins
Noun
  • The top choice, Zone Tech’s Three-Pocket Mesh Storage Net, features multiple compartments for organizing your belongings.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Five men pleaded guilty in federal court this month to smuggling millions of dollars worth of cocaine from the Dominican Republic to South Florida hidden in compartments on sport fishing boats.
    — David Goodhue August 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of compartments
Noun
  • The cutting arena at Bosque Ranch also has editing bays, where Sheridan and his team put together shows.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Yet the bigger story sits inside the facility’s simulator bays.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bays

Browse Nearby Words

cube
cubes
cubic
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Cubes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubes. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
skateboard-dog-hat
Wordmaxxing Slang Quiz Give your vocabulary a glow up by getting sendy w...
See All