slot — a narrow opening or groove into which something can be inserted
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a narrow opening or groove into which something can be inserted
Pronunciation (IPA): /slɑːt/
Example Sentences
- My credit card got stuck in the ATM slot and now I'm broke... literally!
- The teacher slotted me into the 8 AM class - apparently I look like a morning person.
- Please slot the documents into the correct folder.
slot
NOUN[/slɑːt/]
a narrow opening or groove into which something can be inserted
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word slot derives from Middle French esclot, originally meaning a horse's hoof print or track. The term evolved to denote a narrow opening or groove, likely through metaphorical extension from the linear impression left by a hoof.
Breakdown
esclot (Middle French: hoof print) → slot (narrow opening). The prefix es- (from Latin ex-) combined with clot (related to claw or hoof impression) to form the original term.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My credit card got stuck in the ATM slot and now I'm broke... literally!”
“The teacher slotted me into the 8 AM class - apparently I look like a morning person.”
“Please slot the documents into the correct folder.”
“The show was moved to a better time slot.”
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