noun
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 notesIn plain EnglishA small, partly enclosed space used for work, changing, or privacy.
Common pairings
office cubicle
changing cubicle
toilet cubicle
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Word forms
- Plural
- cubicles
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Etymology
From Latin cubiculum, meaning "bedroom," borrowed via Late Middle English.
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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.
