cubicle

noun

ˈkyü-bi-kəl How to pronounce cubicle (audio)
Definition of cubiclenext
as in chamber
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided data entry clerks busily typing in cubicles

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Recent Examples of cubicle Five years ago, a worker in Lindell’s position—seated in a cubicle in an office park 65 kilometers north of Malmö, Sweden, a zip-up in Ikea’s trademark yellow draped over her chair—would likely have been fielding much more basic calls from shoppers. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026 These nights generally elapsed with all the passengers sitting upright, trying to avoid one another’s gaze in the strange intimacy of the little cubicle. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 Feyen remembers when Larimer County hired its first emergency manager — that person worked alone and out of a cubicle in the sheriff’s office. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 July 2026 Everyone was out in the aisles and jumping into other people’s cubicles. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cubicle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubicle
  1. chamber
  2. cell
  3. cabin
  4. cube
Noun
  • His chambers are in Islandia, on Long Island, with tennis trophies on the desk and an electric shoe buffer in the corner.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Whoever wins Georgia’s lieutenant governor race in November will lead the state Senate chamber for the next four years ― but the scope of his power will rest in the hands of the likely Republican majority.
    — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of chamber
Noun
  • From a consideration of apoptosis—the orderly elimination of damaged or unnecessary cells—Solé moves on to failing machines, eroded memories, vanished languages, brittle digital archives, and more.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This can lead to the loss of brain cells and contribute to memory and thinking problems, added Johnson.
    — Danielle Zickl, HEALTH, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cell
Noun
  • The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • For the demonstration, the system was installed in the passenger cabin of the ship and worked autonomously.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cabin
Noun
  • Pairing rolled clothing with compression packing cubes, like this Bagail six-piece set with mesh panels to easily see what’s inside, can help keep outfits organized while creating extra room for souvenirs on the way home.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • How to Eat Freeze watermelon chunks and use them in place of ice cubes.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cube

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“Cubicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubicle. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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