compartments
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //kəmˈpɑɹtmənts// UK //kəmpˈɑːtmənts// com·part·ments
n. separate sections or spaces inside a larger container or piece of furniture. You use them to keep different items organized and easy to find.
n. separate sections or divisions within a larger enclosed space or container. Often used to describe physical storage or metaphorical mental divisions.
The suitcase has several compartments for small items.
The technician organized the various screws and bolts into labeled compartments to speed up the assembly process.
Modern aircraft are designed with overhead compartments that maximize storage space while maintaining a streamlined cabin interior for passenger comfort.
Usage
Usually used in the plural when referring to a system of storage.