hidden compartment

noun
UK /ˈhɪd.ən kəmˈpɑːt.mənt/
US /ˈhɪd.ən kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

A small secret space where you can hide things.

The detective found a hidden compartment under the drawer.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A secret section inside a piece of furniture or a vehicle.

The old desk had a hidden compartment for letters.

3. A private part of a person's mind or feelings.

She kept her worries in a hidden compartment of her heart.

4. A concealed area in a game or puzzle.

Look for the hidden compartment to find the treasure map.