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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

slates

/slɛɪts/ noun · British & US
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What does slates mean?

noun

Plates of rock used for writing or roofing, or a person who sells or delivers newspapers, especially in the past. A slate is a flat, smooth piece of rock used for writing or roofing.

Example

"The newspaper vendor was a young boy who sold his papers from a large slate."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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