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pigeonholes

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. 1.One of an array of compartments for housing pigeons.
  2. 2.One of an array of compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.
  3. 3.One of an array of compartments for storing scrolls at a library.
  4. 4.A similar compartment in a desk, used for sorting and storing papers.

verb

  1. 1.To categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc.
  2. 2.To put aside, to not act on (proposals, suggestions, advice).

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