Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

passenger-compartment

noun
/ˈpæs.ɪn.dʒər kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/
Definition
The area of a vehicle designed to carry passengers.
Examples
  • The passenger compartment of the car was spacious and comfortable.
  • Safety features in the passenger compartment have been greatly improved in recent years.
  • Passengers can easily enter the passenger compartment through the rear doors.
Meaning
The passenger compartment is where people sit in a vehicle, typically separated from the driver and any storage areas.
Synonyms
  • passenger area
  • passenger section
  • seating area