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cubicle

KYOO-bih-kuhl

Cubicle (noun) means a small partitioned-off space within a larger room, especially a workspace. Example: “Her cubicle was decorated with photos of her kids.”

noun
1
A small partitioned-off space within a larger room, especially a workspace.
"Her cubicle was decorated with photos of her kids."
"He could hear his coworker on the phone in the next cubicle."
2
A small private stall used for changing clothes or in a public restroom.
"She changed into her swimsuit in a poolside cubicle."

How to use cubicle

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA small, partly enclosed space used for work, changing, or privacy.

Common pairings
office cubicle changing cubicle toilet cubicle

Word forms

cubicles plural

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Etymology

From Latin cubiculum, meaning "bedroom," borrowed via Late Middle English.

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cubicle” mean?

The word “cubicle” means a small partitioned-off space within a larger room, especially a workspace. In plain terms, a small, partly enclosed space used for work, changing, or privacy.

How do you pronounce “cubicle”?

“Cubicle” is pronounced KYOO-bih-kuhl (/ˈkjubɪkəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “cubicle” in a sentence?

Here is “cubicle” used in a sentence: “Her cubicle was decorated with photos of her kids.”

What part of speech is “cubicle”?

“Cubicle” is a noun.

Where does the word “cubicle” come from?

The word “cubicle” comes from Latin. From Latin cubiculum, meaning "bedroom," borrowed via Late Middle English.

How many meanings does “cubicle” have?

“Cubicle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small partitioned-off space within a larger room, especially a workspace.

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