- compartment - a small space or subdivision for storage
--1 is a kind of storage space
--1 has particulars:bay; cabinet, locker, storage locker; cell; cubbyhole, pigeonhole; glove compartment; luggage compartment, automobile trunk, trunk; post-office box, POB, call box, letter box Derived forms: verb compartmentalize1, verb compartmentalise1 - compartment - a partitioned section or separate room within a larger enclosed area
--2 is a kind of room
--2 has particulars:bay; box; box, loge; cab; cabin; cabin; cable car, car; car, elevator car; car, gondola; cockpit; couchette; drawing room; module; pilothouse, wheelhouse; roomette; stall; well Derived forms: verb compartmentalize1, verb compartmentalise1