compartment

US /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/
UK /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/
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1.

a separate section of a structure or container, used for a particular purpose

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The suitcase has a separate compartment for shoes.
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Each passenger had a small overhead compartment for their carry-on luggage.
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sectiondivisionchambercubiclealcove
2.

one of the separate sections of a railway carriage

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We booked a private compartment for our overnight train journey.
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The train had several first-class compartments.
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glove compartment