Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

slot

noun
/slÉ’t/
Definition
A narrow opening or groove used to receive something.
Examples
  • The coin was inserted in the slot of the vending machine.
  • She was assigned a time slot for her presentation.
  • The hard drive has several slots for additional memory.
Meaning
A slot can refer to a physical space or a position for a particular item. It’s often used in contexts like machines, scheduling, or lists.
Synonyms
  • opening
  • groove
  • slot machine
  • position