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Definition compartment in British English

compartment noun

[countable] noun
/kəmˈpɑː(r)tmənt/
1

one of the separate parts of a container or place where things are stored

Example

the freezer compartment of a fridge

Example

She found a secret compartment behind a drawer in the desk.

Synonyms and related words
bung cap compartment
2

one of the separate spaces into which a railway carriage is divided

Example

a first class compartment

Synonyms and related words
berth bogie boxcar
Definition compartment in British English