Cells

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛl/

Cells (noun)

  1. a small room in a prison or monastery where one person stays.
  2. the smallest part of a living thing that can work by itself.
  3. a small electronic device used for talking to people over long distances.

Examples

  • The prisoner was confined to a small cell.
  • Each monk had a simple cell for meditation.

Common collocations: prison cell, monk's cell, nerve cell, cell division, blood cell

Synonyms of Cells

Neutral

Antonyms of Cells

  • used when referring to large open areas