noun / verb
slot
SLAHT/slɑːt/
A narrow opening made to receive something.
A coin sits partly inside the slot in the box's lid.
Etymology
The hoofprint word first referred in English to the hollow at the throat, though that connection is uncertain. Its later meaning “narrow opening” extended to an available place or time in a schedule.
In context
why am I not in daytime?" Nick, you're the only thingkeeping this time slot alive. I've got to getout of night time, man. These hours are killing me.
More examples
- Slide the envelope through the mail slot.
- The toaster has two slots for bread.
- She slots the card into the reader.
Forms
slot · slots · slotted · slotting