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cubicle.

A small separate part or one of the compartments of a room, especially in a work environment.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkjuːbɪkəl/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkjubɪkəl/Canada, General-American/ˈkjʉːbɪkəl/Australia/ˈkjʉːbəkəl/New-Zealand
  1. A small separate part or one of the compartments of a room, especially in a work environment.

    Most libraries provide cubicles for quiet study.
  2. A small enclosure at a swimming pool etc. used to provide personal privacy when changing.

  3. A small enclosure in a public toilet for individual use.

    Australia · New-Zealand · UK
Where this word comes from

From Late Middle English cubicle, from Latin cubiculum (“bedroom”). Doublet of cubiculum.

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