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Added 9 October 2026

cubicle

/ˈkjuːbɪkəl/ noun

Latin root: cubiculum Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about cubicle at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A small separate part or one of the compartments of a room, especially in a work environment.
Most libraries provide cubicles for quiet study.
A small enclosure at a swimming pool etc. used to provide personal privacy when changing.
A small enclosure in a public toilet for individual use.

Origin

From Late Middle English cubicle, from Latin cubiculum (“bedroom”). Doublet of cubiculum.

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