"Slot" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Slot" Meaning

Noun: a space or opening for receiving something, such as a coin or a card.

Example: "The vending machine had a slot for inserting a coin."

Verb: to put something into a slot or a vacant position.

Example: "She managed to slot her CD into the music player."

Noun: in sports, specifically American football, a short pass from the quarterback to a receiver.

Example: "The quarterback had two slot receivers on either side of him."

Noun: in poker, one of a set of circular holes on a machine used for playing games.

Example: "She was hesitant to put her money into a slot machine."

Idiomatically: to fit snugly into a position or situation.

Example: "He managed to slit into the group and become one of them."

(Note: I used synonyms instead of "slit" to ensure it makes sense in the idiomatic expression.)

"Slot" Examples

Usage Examples

1. Casino Game:
The roulette wheel has a single zero and your total bet was placed in what was supposed to be the winning number, but it was in a slot that was not even touched by the spinning ball.

2. Lock:
Full payment shall be made in the slot of the lock that requires a single key for the whole transaction to proceed.

3. Schedule:
According to the appointment slot we had, it is best to arrive at 8 pm so we don't run out of time for our scheduled presentations.

4. Area:
There’s a commercial slot in the mall that offers food, clothing, and personal grooming products with occasional flash sales.

5. Machine:
It's the degree that is still available in that slot; closely placed to software applications.