Synonyms for

Slots

Verb / slɑ:ts / Another word for slots — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Slots refer to narrow openings or grooves that are used for inserting or holding something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

intervals periods opportunities vacancies

Informal

gaps openings times chances

Literary

breaches interstices lacunae

Antonyms

fullness crowding congestion blockage obstruction overload

Common collocations

  • time slots
  • available slots
  • booking slots
  • empty slots
  • opening slots
  • filling slots
  • reserve slots
  • free slots

Word family

noun slot
verb slot

Usage note

The word 'slots' can refer to physical openings or to specific periods of time. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I put my coins in the slot to buy a snack from the vending machine.
  2. The carpenter used a saw to create a slot in the wood for the shelf to fit into.
  3. The book had a slot for a bookmark.
  4. The mail slot in the front door was too small for the package to fit through.
  5. The car was parked in the slot marked 'Reserved'.

Quotes

  • "Life is like a slot machine, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, but when you hit the jackpot, it's all worth it." - Unknown
  • "The world is a slot machine, and it's rigged to always pay out to the rich." - Unknown
  • "The slot machine is a metaphor for the way we all live our lives today." - Unknown

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