Cubicle

/ˈkjuːbɪkl/

noun

A small separate area in a room, often separated by a wall or screen, used for work or privacy.

In the office, each employee has their own cubicle where they can do their work.

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Cubicles offer a personal space in open-plan offices, allowing for privacy amidst a larger workspace.

Please knock on my cubicle wall before entering.

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Workers often personalize their cubicles with items like photos or plants to make them feel homier.

She decorated her office cubicle with family pictures and a small succulent.

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Cubicles are common settings in movies and TV shows that depict office life, sometimes with a humoristic tone.

The TV show portrayed the character's drab cubicle life with satirical wit.

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