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cubicle

Syllabification: (cu·bi·cle)
Pronunciation: /ˈkyo͞obikəl/

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Definition of cubicle

noun

  • a small partitioned-off area of a room, for example one containing a bed in a dwelling or one containing a desk in an office:each cubicle is equipped with a PC and printer, and there are two fax machines in the east alcove

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'bedroom'): from Latin cubiculum, from cubare 'lie down'

Remember that the ending of cubicle is spelled -cle.

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