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Meaning of cells

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cells

Pronunciation:/sɛlz/

noun

Definitions

  1. A single-room dwelling for a hermit.

  2. A small monastery or nunnery dependent on a larger religious establishment.

  3. A small room in a monastery or nunnery accommodating one person.

    Example: Gregor Mendel must have spent a good amount of time outside of his cell.

  4. A room in a prison or jail for one or more inmates.

    Example: The combatants spent the night in separate cells.

    Synonyms:prison cell

verb

Definitions

  1. To place or enclose in a cell.

noun

Definitions

  1. A cellular phone.