vacuole
/ˈvækjuˌoʊl/
noun
- A small cavity or space in the cytoplasm of a cell, often containing fluid or air, and used for storage or transport.
- Under the microscope, the plant cell's vacuole appeared as a large, clear space.
- The vacuole in a paramecium helps regulate water balance.
- Scientists observed that the vacuole stored nutrients for the cell.