Compartment

Meaning

a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train

A separate section or space within a larger structure, such as a train or a container.

Example Sentences

We found seats in the first-class compartment.

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

Example Expressions

first-class compartment

Synonyms

section, division, cabin, car, chamber, unit, partition

Entry 1

section, division, cabin, car

Entry 2

section, division, chamber, unit, partition

Antonyms

whole, entirety, openness

Entry 1

whole, entirety

Entry 2

openness, whole

Collocations

train compartment, first-class compartment, sleeping compartment, luggage compartment, small compartment, secret compartment

Entry 1

train compartment, first-class compartment, sleeping compartment

Entry 2

train compartment, luggage compartment, small compartment, secret compartment