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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Nathan Edwards, The Verge, 20 May 2024
Gyllenhaal’s monologue focused on him hosting the finale of the 49th season, instead of the more prestigious slot of the episode that will kick off the historic 50th season.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
Emma remains in the No. 2 slot and has been in the top three baby names in America since 2003.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 May 2024
Instead, Fox will switch the windows and show the game at 12:30 p.m., in the slot usually occupied by CBS.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
This year, the limited series race is fiercely competitive, sparking widespread panic among networks and awards strategists regarding the few available slots.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 May 2024
Toronto put on some offensive pressure early in the second period and came close to taking the lead when Hannah Miller’s shot from the slot hit the outside of the left post.
—Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 15 May 2024
Charlie McAvoy gives the Bruins the lead Boston retook the lead, 2-1, on a Charlie McAvoy shot from the high slot on a feed from Charlie Coyle with 9:35 left in the second period.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
Patrick has missed the past two seasons due to injuries but Payton had planned to use him in a variety of ways, including as a big slot.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 13 May 2024
Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 23 May 2024
Of course, what was previously an HP Spectre will likely slot into either OmniBook X or Ultra.
—Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 20 May 2024
Messi was slotted back into the Inter Miami starting lineup against D.C. United after missing Wednesday’s scoreless road tie with rival Orlando City due to a sore knee.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 19 May 2024
Trending Part Three is a good reminder that all anthology films are only as strong as their weakest links, although the Beta entry in Kinds of Kindness‘ narrative family still slots nicely next to its Alpha and Omega siblings.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2024
After splitting a share of the AAC regular season title with Florida Atlantic and dominating the conference tournament in Kansas, Sunday night’s selection show slotted Charlotte in the Athens Regional from May 17-19, setting up a rematch with Liberty to open the double-elimination tournament.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2024
Former Inter Miami midfielder Bryce Duke slotted the ball through the legs of Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender after the right side of Miami’s defense was exposed in transition.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024
Last year, Sethi appeared at Coachella along with several other South Asian musicians, whose multilingual sets slotted right in alongside the Spanish artist Rosalía and Nigeria’s Burna Boy, who performed in English and their native languages.
—Emily Lordi Philip Cheung, New York Times, 10 May 2024
It’s designed to slot right into the grill’s surface, replacing one section of the grates.
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
Noun
In addition to two USB 4 Type-C ports, HDMI 2.1, and combo audio, the 16-inchers each come with a USB 3.2 Type-A port and a microSD card slot.
—Nathan Edwards, The Verge, 20 May 2024
Gyllenhaal’s monologue focused on him hosting the finale of the 49th season, instead of the more prestigious slot of the episode that will kick off the historic 50th season.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
Emma remains in the No. 2 slot and has been in the top three baby names in America since 2003.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 May 2024
Instead, Fox will switch the windows and show the game at 12:30 p.m., in the slot usually occupied by CBS.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
This year, the limited series race is fiercely competitive, sparking widespread panic among networks and awards strategists regarding the few available slots.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 May 2024
Toronto put on some offensive pressure early in the second period and came close to taking the lead when Hannah Miller’s shot from the slot hit the outside of the left post.
—Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 15 May 2024
Charlie McAvoy gives the Bruins the lead Boston retook the lead, 2-1, on a Charlie McAvoy shot from the high slot on a feed from Charlie Coyle with 9:35 left in the second period.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024
Patrick has missed the past two seasons due to injuries but Payton had planned to use him in a variety of ways, including as a big slot.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 13 May 2024
Verb
Simply by slotting vehicles in a segment and at a certain price point, Chevrolet, typically the third-largest brand in the US after Ford and Toyota, is able to siphon off market share from competitors and grow its volume.
—Andy Kalmowitz / Jalopnik, Quartz, 23 May 2024
Of course, what was previously an HP Spectre will likely slot into either OmniBook X or Ultra.
—Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 20 May 2024
Messi was slotted back into the Inter Miami starting lineup against D.C. United after missing Wednesday’s scoreless road tie with rival Orlando City due to a sore knee.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 19 May 2024
Trending Part Three is a good reminder that all anthology films are only as strong as their weakest links, although the Beta entry in Kinds of Kindness‘ narrative family still slots nicely next to its Alpha and Omega siblings.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2024
After splitting a share of the AAC regular season title with Florida Atlantic and dominating the conference tournament in Kansas, Sunday night’s selection show slotted Charlotte in the Athens Regional from May 17-19, setting up a rematch with Liberty to open the double-elimination tournament.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2024
Former Inter Miami midfielder Bryce Duke slotted the ball through the legs of Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender after the right side of Miami’s defense was exposed in transition.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024
Last year, Sethi appeared at Coachella along with several other South Asian musicians, whose multilingual sets slotted right in alongside the Spanish artist Rosalía and Nigeria’s Burna Boy, who performed in English and their native languages.
—Emily Lordi Philip Cheung, New York Times, 10 May 2024
It’s designed to slot right into the grill’s surface, replacing one section of the grates.
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
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“Slot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slot. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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