Cubicle
/ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/noun
A small partitioned-off area of a room, often used for work or study.
Did you know?The word 'cubicle' comes from the Latin 'cubiculum', meaning 'bedroom', suggesting a space for rest that morphed into a confined work area.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
cubiculum
“A small room or sleeping chamber.”
Late Middle Ages
Old French
cubicle
“A small chamber or compartment.”
14th Century
Middle English
cubicle
“A small enclosed space or compartment.”
Modern English
English
cubicle
“A small, partitioned area in an office or workplace.”