slots
word · lemma: slot
Definition
'Slots' can mean narrow openings for inserting something, available times in a schedule, or gambling machines in casinos.
Usage & Nuances
'Slots' is mostly used in plural. Common with 'time slots' (appointments), 'memory slots' (computers), or 'slot machines' (casinos). Context determines the meaning; don't confuse with 'slits' (very thin openings). In casinos, 'slots' is informal for 'slot machines'.
Example Sentences
Please choose one of the available slots for your appointment.
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Insert the card into the slot at the top of the machine.
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He likes to play the slots when he visits Las Vegas.
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There are only a few slots left for the morning session.
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This laptop has two memory slots at the bottom.
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He spent hours at the casino playing the slots and drinking coffee.
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