Meaning & Definition of word "Slot"

Slot

/slɒt/

1. A narrow opening or groove for receiving or admitting something.
- Example: He put the card into the slot of the machine.
2. A position in a schedule or a time reserved for a particular activity.
- Example: I have a slot available for a meeting next Tuesday.
3. A designated time for a broadcast or performance.
- Example: The show airs in the prime time slot on Thursdays.

1. To place or insert something into a slot or opening.
- Example: Please slot the paper into the printer correctly.
2. To assign something to a particular category or time.
- Example: They decided to slot her into the afternoon shift.

Middle English, from Old Dutch 'slot', meaning 'a hole, bolt, or a notch'.

time slot:

A designated period of time for a specific activity.

slot machine:

An electronic gambling machine that generates random combinations of symbols.

slot in:

To insert something into a particular place or schedule.

slit:

A long, narrow cut or opening.

notch:

A V-shaped cut or indentation.

groove:

A long, narrow cut or depression.

Meaning: A term used to refer to a slot in a competition or schedule.

Example Sentence: I've got a slot lined up for the game this weekend.

Meaning: In gaming, can refer to a character or class specialization.

Example Sentence: I'm trying to find a good slot for my new character build.