Word
cubicle
Phoneticscu·bi·cle, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkjubɪkəɫ/
UK/kjˈuːbɪkəl/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small, private space in a larger room that is divided by thin walls. You usually see these in offices for workers or in public bathrooms.
n. a small partitioned space within a larger room, typically used for work or privacy. Often refers to an office workstation or a changing area.
Examples
“She decorated her office cubicle with photos of her cat.”
“The open-plan office was filled with rows of grey cubicles, each equipped with a desk and a computer.”
“While the modern workplace often favours open layouts to encourage collaboration, many employees still prefer the relative privacy and focus afforded by a traditional cubicle.”
Examples
simple
“She decorated her office cubicle with photos of her cat.”
contextual
“The open-plan office was filled with rows of grey cubicles, each equipped with a desk and a computer.”
complex
“While the modern workplace often favours open layouts to encourage collaboration, many employees still prefer the relative privacy and focus afforded by a traditional cubicle.”
Usage
Commonly used in the context of office environments or public facilities like swimming pools and hospitals.
Etymology
From Late Middle English cubicle, from Latin cubiculum (“bedroom”). Doublet of cubiculum.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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