slot
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: slots · slotting · slotted
Sense 1
A narrow depression, perforation, or aperture; especially, one for the reception of a piece fitting or sliding into it.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A period of time or position within a schedule or sequence.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To put something (such as a coin) into a slot (narrow aperture).
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To assign something or someone into a slot (gap in a schedule or sequence).
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “slot” mean?
A narrow depression, perforation, or aperture; especially, one for the reception of a piece fitting or sliding into it.
Is “slot” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.