Pigeonhole
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:19 pts10 letters
Definition of Pigeonhole
Noun
- One of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.
- A hole or opening in a door or wall for a pigeon to pass through.
- One of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting or storing letters, papers, or other items.
"Fred was disappointed to find his pigeonhole empty except for bills and a flyer offering 20% off on manicures."
- One of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting or storing letters, papers, or other items.
"Fred was disappointed to find his pigeonhole empty except for bills and a flyer offering 20% off on manicures."
- One of an array of open compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.
"Fred was disappointed to find his pigeonhole empty except for bills and a flyer offering 20% off on manicures."
Verb
- To construct pigeonholes (noun noun sense 1 or noun sense 3.1) in (a place); also, to subdivide (a place) into pigeonholes.
- To put (letters, papers, or other items) into pigeonholes or small compartments; also, to arrange or sort (items) by putting into pigeonholes.
- To arrange (items) for future reference or use. To put aside (advice, a proposal, or other matter) for future consideration instead of acting on it immediately; to shelve.
"Fred was tired of being pigeonholed as a computer geek."
- To arrange (items) for future reference or use.
- To put aside (advice, a proposal, or other matter) for future consideration instead of acting on it immediately; to shelve.
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