cubicle
/ˈkjuːbɪkəl/noun★Intermediate
formal
A small, enclosed workspace, often with low partitions, typically found in offices.
The open-plan office replaced many traditional cubicles.
Cubicles are being replaced by open-plan offices in some workplaces.
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Cubicles are designed to provide some privacy while maximizing space efficiency in office environments.
Collocations
cubicle farma large area filled with many cubiclescubicle wallsthe partitions that separate cubicles
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💡Pro Tip
Workplace Design
Cubicles are often used to balance privacy and collaboration in office layouts.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'cubiculum' (bedroom, small room), from 'cubare' (to lie down).
📝Usage Notes
The term is commonly used in business and office settings to describe individual workspaces.
Word Breakdown
cub-
related to lying down or resting
root-icle
small or diminutive form
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