modular
adjective
mod·u·lar
ˈmä-jə-lər 
2
: constructed with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use
modular furniture
Examples of modular in a Sentence
In many offices, desks are separated by modular walls that can be moved around.
a factory that produces modular homes
Recent Examples on the Web
The Smart Island system, for instance, is a modular outdoor design.
—
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Moog described it as a compact, modular system engineered for lighter vehicles such as the Infantry Squad Vehicle.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
And while the company describes it as a VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, the thing is really just a little, folding, modular, tandem-rotor helicopter.
—Ben Coxworth
october 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
One parent said the decision to place ATP students in those modular classrooms felt like an after-thought.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modular
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Moog described it as a compact, modular system engineered for lighter vehicles such as the Infantry Squad Vehicle.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
And while the company describes it as a VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, the thing is really just a little, folding, modular, tandem-rotor helicopter.
—Ben Coxworth
october 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
One parent said the decision to place ATP students in those modular classrooms felt like an after-thought.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modular
Cite this Entry
“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modular. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
modular
adjective
mod·u·lar
ˈmäj-ə-lər
1
: of, relating to, or based on a module or modulus
2
: constructed in similar sizes or with similar units for flexibility and variety in use
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share