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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pigeonhole

/ˈpɪdʒ.ɪn.hoʊl/ noun · British & US
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What does pigeonhole mean?

noun

A small compartment or box, especially one in a row of compartments, used for holding small objects. A principle or idea that is used to categorize or explain something.

Example

"The hotel had a pigeonhole for each guest's key."

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