1
b
: a narrow passage or enclosure
c
: a passage through the wing of an airplane or of a missile that is located usually near the leading edge and formed between a main and an auxiliary airfoil for improving flow conditions over the wing so as to increase lift and delay stalling of the wing
d
: the area on a hockey rink in front of the crease and between the face-off circles
3
: slot machine sense 2
—usually used in plural
4
: a gap between an end and a tackle in an offensive football line
slotted; slotting
: to fit easily
her ideas slot neatly into the theory
Examples of slot in a Sentence
Noun (1)
called an old friend to see if he could find a slot for his college-age son in the construction business that summer
Verb
He slotted the piece of wood into the groove.
Her ideas slot neatly into the theory.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 May 2025
With the spectacle of HBO’s coveted Sunday night slot winding down, Bella Ramsey is certainly still working just as hard, but on passion projects — and on themself.
—Peyton Dix, Them., 27 May 2025
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
No matter your mood, skin tone, or makeup style, there’s a NYX staple that’s sure to slot seamlessly into your routine.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 18 May 2025
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Noun
The Diwali slot has traditionally been reserved for Bollywood’s biggest stars and tentpole releases, making Khurrana’s booking a testament to his box office evolution from indie darling to commercial heavyweight.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 May 2025
With the spectacle of HBO’s coveted Sunday night slot winding down, Bella Ramsey is certainly still working just as hard, but on passion projects — and on themself.
—Peyton Dix, Them., 27 May 2025
Verb
He’s got experience, over 100 starts in the major leagues, so happy to slot him in.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
No matter your mood, skin tone, or makeup style, there’s a NYX staple that’s sure to slot seamlessly into your routine.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 18 May 2025
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“Slot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slot. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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