American English
/ˈsɛk.ʃn̩d̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: section
One part of something that is divided into several parts, such as a book, report, or document.
Practice out loudOne part of something that is divided into several parts, such as a book, report, or document.
Read the first section of the report.
This section explains how the system works.
a section of the book · the final section · a separate section · the sports section
a section of + noun
the + adjective + section
A particular area in a store, building, or website where similar things are kept or shown.
The shoes are in the men's section.
You can find this form in the help section of the website.
the men's section · the children's section · the electronics section · the help section
in the + noun + section
the + noun + section of + noun
A group of people in a larger group who have a particular role or activity.
The brass section played very loudly.
A section of the audience left early.
the brass section · the violin section · a section of the audience · the student section
the + noun + section
a section of + plural noun
to separate an area from the rest of a place
They sectioned off the damaged floor.
the part of a newspaper or website about business and finance
I read the business section every morning.