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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

carrel

/kɑːrɛl/ noun · British & US
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What does carrel mean?

noun

A small enclosed space, typically with a desk and bookshelves, used by a student or researcher in a library. A small, enclosed space, typically with a desk and bookshelves, used by a student or researcher in a library.

Example

"The student sat at her carrel, surrounded by stacks of books and notes."

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