1. A small, enclosed study desk or booth, typically in a library, designed for individual work or research.
Usage: Common in academic and library settings.

Examples

• She reserved a carrel in the library to work on her thesis without distractions.
• The university library has dozens of carrels available for graduate students.
• He spent hours in his carrel preparing for the final exam.
• The carrel provided a quiet, private space for focused research.
• Many students prefer working in a carrel rather than at open tables.