noun
- A small, enclosed study desk or cubicle, typically found in a library, used by a single person for reading or research.
Usage: Also spelled 'carrel'.; Common in academic libraries.
Examples
- She reserved a carrell in the library to work on her thesis without distractions.
- The library has dozens of carrells available for students during exam season.
- He spent hours in his carrell preparing for the final exam.
- Each carrell is equipped with a desk, chair, and task lighting.
- The quiet carrells on the third floor are always in high demand.