slot

Coin receptacle gap

A slot is an opening that is probably wider than a slit, though the words are unrelated.

When time is involved, a slot is a fixed period of time among others: I’ll fit your appointment into the three o’clock slot.

A slot may also be a position or job (among others) in an institution: We have an open slot for a programmer.

Slot machines are sometimes called slots.

To slot something is to fit it into a slot, or provide a slot for it: I’ll slot you for 4-5 p.m.

groove

channel

Passage for transmission

  • keywaySlot receiving a key
  • slitNarrow elongated opening
  • notchV-shaped incision

track · dado · rabbet · furrow · indentation · score · mortise · cut · recess · aperture

gambling

machine

Power-driven working device

  • jackpotAccumulated gambling prize
  • casinoFacility for wagering
  • spinRapid rotation around axis

payout · reels · cherries · sevens · bars · lever · coins · tokens · progressive · payline

scheduling

appointment

Scheduled time for something

block · interval · opening · availability · calendar · schedule · allotment · period · prime-time · airtime

position

receiver

One who accepts transmission

motion · route · coverage · linebacker · defensive · gridiron · snap

niche

role

Position or part

segment · category · spot · corner · calling · vocation · purpose · station

allocation

budget

Plan for spending

quota · allotment · rationing · apportionment · earmarking · provisioning · berth · bay · runway

Categories
Opposites
opening vs. closure

slotsolid

Firm matter state

closure · plug · blockage · barrier · obstruction

availability vs. occupancy

slotno vacancy

Lodging unavailable indicator

unavailability · waitlist · overflow · exclusion · saturation

specificity of fit

slotopen space

Unobstructed outdoor area

gap · cavity · hole · expanse · void

Phrases
Family

slots, slotted, slotting, timeslot, slotback, slot machine, coin-slot

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G