compartment
//kəmˈpɑːtmənt//
Noun
compartmentSingular
compartmentsPlural
1
A separate section or enclosed space within a larger structure, used for storing or organizing things.
The backpack has several compartments for organizing your belongings.
2
A private section of a railway carriage with seats for passengers.
We reserved a first-class compartment for our overnight train journey.
3
A watertight section of a ship or aircraft.
The ship's watertight compartments prevented it from sinking immediately.
Verb
1
To divide or separate into distinct sections or categories.
She compartments her work and personal life to maintain balance.