cubicle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈkjuːbɪkəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cubicle.wav /ˈkjubɪkəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-cubical.wav /ˈkjʉːbɪkəl/ /ˈkjʉːbəkəl/

Word forms

cubicle cubicles

Etymology

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

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