cubicle

(kyo̵̅o̅bi kəl)

noun

  1. a small sleeping compartment, as in a dormitory
  2. any small compartment, as for study

Origin: L cubiculum < cubare, to lie down: see cube

See cubicle in American Heritage Dictionary 4

cu·bi·cle

noun
  1. A small compartment, as for work or study.
  2. A small sleeping compartment, especially within a dormitory.

Origin: Middle English, from Latin cubiculum, bed chamber, from cubāre, to lie down.

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