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cubicle

[ˈkjuːbɪkl]

cubicle Definition

a small partitioned-off area of a room, for example one containing a bed in a dwelling or one containing a desk in an office.

Using cubicle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cubicle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She works in a cubicle at the office.

  • Example

    The hotel room was just a small cubicle with a bed and a bathroom.

  • Example

    The artist's studio was a tiny cubicle in the corner of the gallery.

cubicle Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with cubicle

  • a small enclosed area in a bathroom where a person can take a shower

    Example

    The hotel room had a small shower cubicle in the bathroom.

  • a small enclosed area in a store or public place where a person can change clothes

    Example

    I need to find a changing cubicle to try on these clothes.

  • a small enclosed area in a public place where a person can make a phone call

    Example

    I went into the phone cubicle to make a call because it was too noisy outside.

Origins of cubicle

from Latin 'cubiculum', meaning 'bedroom'

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Summary: cubicle in Brief

A 'cubicle' [ˈkjuːbɪkl] is a small partitioned-off area of a room, often used for work or rest. It can be found in offices, hotels, and galleries, among other places. Examples include 'She works in a cubicle at the office.' and 'The hotel room was just a small cubicle with a bed and a bathroom.' 'Cubicle' extends into phrases like 'shower cubicle,' 'changing cubicle,' and 'phone cubicle,' denoting small enclosed areas for specific purposes.

How do native speakers use this expression?

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