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Definition of cubicle

cubicle

/ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/
cu · bi · cle
Plural:cubicles
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Adjective:cubicular
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cubicle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, partially enclosed workspace within a larger office, separated from neighboring desks by low partitions.

Example

"She decorated the walls of her office cubicle with family photographs and a monthly calendar."

2

A small, partitioned compartment in a public area used for privacy, such as for changing clothes, showering, or sleeping in a dormitory.

Example

"The swimmers waited in line for an available changing cubicle in the locker room."

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• Nearby Words

cubic
cubical
cubically
cubicle
cubism
cubist
cubit

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Latin cubiculum ('bedroom'), derived from cubare ('to lie down') and the suffix -culum (denoting a place), rather than from the geometric word 'cube'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cubicle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cubicle
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