Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pigeonhole
noun / verb
/ˈpɪdʒ.ən.hoʊl/
Definition
A small compartment or slot for storing documents or items.
Examples
- She has many interests, but her job tends to pigeonhole her as just a writer.
- The office had a pigeonhole for each employee to receive mail.
Meaning
To categorize or classify someone or something in a narrow way, often based on limited information.
Synonyms
- categorize
- classify
- label
- sort
