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Rarepigeonholes
The correct spelling is pigeonholes.
How to pronounce pigeonholes
noun
Say it like: Pij-eon-hol-es
The correct spelling is pigeonholes. One of an array of compartments for housing pigeons. For example: "Fred was disappointed to find his pigeonhole empty except for bills and a flyer offering 20% off on manicures."
Usage Examples
“Fred was disappointed to find his pigeonhole empty except for bills and a flyer offering 20% off on manicures.”
“Fred was tired of being pigeonholed as a computer geek.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.One of an array of compartments for housing pigeons.
- 2.One of an array of compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.
- 3.One of an array of compartments for storing scrolls at a library.
- 4.A similar compartment in a desk, used for sorting and storing papers.
verb
- 1.To categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc.
- 2.To put aside, to not act on (proposals, suggestions, advice).
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