plural noun
Parts of something that is divided into several parts, such as a book, report, or document.
The book is divided into several sections.
She highlighted important sections of the article.
American English
How to pronounce sections
nounB1Very common word
SEHKshnz
/ˈsɛk.ʃn̩z/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of section
Parts of something that is divided into several parts, such as a book, report, or document.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Particular areas in a store, building, or website where similar things are kept or shown.
The store has separate sections for men's and women's clothing.
This website has sections for news, support, and account settings.
plural noun
Groups of people within a larger group who have a particular role or activity.
The brass and string sections played together.
Several sections of the audience stood up.
Useful expressions
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.