B1nounworkbusiness
US/dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt/
UK/dɪˈpɑːt.mənt/
one of the parts of a company, university, store or government
In context
She works in the marketing department of a bank.
The English department is on the third floor.
You can find shoes in the women's department.
Words that go with department
noun + noun
- department storeWe bought the gift at a department store.
- marketing departmentThe marketing department planned the campaign.
- sales departmentPlease contact our sales department for prices.
- emergency departmentHe was taken to the emergency department.
noun + preposition
- head of departmentShe was promoted to head of department.