A narrow depression, notch, groove, or aperture. Also:
(slang) A position, or period of time, in a schedule or sequence. For example, We’re booked at the hair salon in the 2 p.m. slot.
A position, or period of time, in which something is situated or located, especially when referring to a slot in a machine. Also:
In ornithology, the narrow notch or opening between the outermost primaries of certain birds, which during flight helps to maintain a smooth flow of air over the wings.
A narrow opening in the rim of a book, magazine, or newspaper, usually occupied by the name of the author or title of the article. Also:
The interior of a copy desk, especially the position occupied by the chief copy editor. Also:
In a computer or a disc drive, a space in which a particular type of object can be stored. For example, the game offers four save slots.
A small compartment, or place, in a piece of luggage, or in a wallet or purse, into which one slips money to pay for goods or services. The term is also used for a similar small container, usually rectangular, for holding tickets or other documents.
In the US, a gambling establishment where casino games are played. In other countries, a place where the public may gamble. The term is also used for a type of gambling machine that uses paper tickets or barcodes to record wagers.
The space or position in a machine where the winning combination of symbols is found. In a video slot, the pay table is often shown above and below the spinning reels. On older machines, the pay table is sometimes listed on the face of the machine.
A slot is a narrow depression, groove, or opening, especially one in which something can fit or slide. In the US, a slot is a small compartment in a machine, especially a vending or amusement device, into which coins can be dropped to win prizes or tokens. In a coin-operated amusement machine, a slot is the mechanism through which the player inserts and removes coins to activate the machine and to cash out any winnings.
In computer science, a slot is a reserved or set amount of memory that can be used for storing data. The amount of memory available in a slot depends on the operating system and hardware architecture, and it can be modified by software.
A slot is also a position or position within a schedule or sequence. For example, She has a meeting at 12:30 today, so she’ll be in the second slot. The third slot is taken by the manager. The slot is also a term for the position of an ice hockey player between the last offensive lineman on either side of the center and the wide receiver on that same side. In field hockey, it is the rectangular area directly in front of the net and extending toward the blue line.
