Hypernyms for "compartment"
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automobile trunk
bay
box
cab
cabin
cabinet
cable car
call box
car
cell
cockpit
couchette
cubbyhole
drawing room
elevator car
glove compartment
gondola
letter box
locker
loge
luggage compartment
module
pigeonhole
pilothouse
PO Box
POB
Post-Office box
roomette
stall
storage locker
trunk
well
wheelhouse
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.