How to Use compartment in a Sentence

compartment

noun
  • The suitcase has a zippered compartment for personal items.
  • The refrigerator has a separate compartment for meats.
  • Open the compartment door and pull or twist out the old filter, then install the new one.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 June 2023
  • Our favorite part: the bottom compartment, which zips open to store two to three pairs of shoes.
    Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2023
  • What may have led this person to put their bag in the overhead compartment?
    Hylke Faber, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The four compartments vary in size, with the smallest fitting a pair of glasses and the largest holding even my laptop.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Place the clear compartment of this tool over the bug, push the slider down to trap it inside, and watch it up close with the magnifying glass.
    Martin Cizmar, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2023
  • That’s where the smaller basket on the back comes in handy, leaving the main compartment for bags and other larger items.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2024
  • The assault was captured on a video in the passenger compartment of the cab before Ansari drove Jane Doe back to her home in Plano.
    Allie Kelly, Dallas News, 14 July 2023
  • Keep your footwear separate from the rest of your items with these backpacks with shoe compartments.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Simply roll up the socks and start placing them in the soda bottle compartments.
    Clare Miers, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Our only gripe is the lack of a water bottle compartment.
    WIRED, 25 Mar. 2023
  • For instance, put dairy in one section, bottles in the door compartment, and produce in the drawers.
    Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Plus, these lightweight shoes won't take up much suitcase space and can fit well in the shoe compartment of your weekender bag, too.
    Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Keep in Mind The chiller compartment is smaller than what some other mini fridges might have.
    Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Hernandez raves about the ease of operation: Plug it in and fill the compartments with the mixture du jour.
    Jennifer Tzeses, wsj.com, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The dishwasher-safe, leak-proof lunch box can fit a small sandwich and plenty of snacks in its five compartments.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Plus, the filter compartment was easy to access and caught pollen and sediment.
    Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The item has compartments for the perfect portion and freezes perfectly.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Some models can also be equipped with a storage compartment under the back seat and bins built into the backs of the rear-seat cushions.
    Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Each compartment has a task, such as guiding a fly toward or away from something.
    Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 26 July 2023
  • The remote control tucks away nicely in a side compartment.
    Addie Morton, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2023
  • The rigid compartments prevent fragile flies and lures from breaking apart and wearing out.
    Sage Marshall, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Each cabin comes with its own head compartments (bathroom), shower, and a queen-sized bed.
    Parker Diakite, Essence, 4 Jan. 2024
  • This Igloo lunch bag has two zippered compartments, each with an elastic mesh pocket for slipping in an ice pack, so the ice sits right next to all the food.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 31 July 2023
  • The upper compartment has a mirror with small holes around the border, perfect for stud earrings.
    Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023
  • Inside, the spacious crossbody has two large compartments, plus a smaller one for items like coins or lip balm.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The second half of the cabin is divided into six suites—compartments that have been adapted to the design.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2023
  • About 30 seconds later, Tutor was shown leaving the vehicle and the smoke and fire began to be seen in the engine compartment.
    Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 2 Apr. 2024
  • The Savor Baby Keepsake Box serves as a baby book, photo album, and keepsake all in one thanks to its multiple storage compartments.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024

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