pigeon-hole

pi·geon-hole

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pij-uh n hohl]
- /ˈpɪdʒ ən hoʊl/
- /ˈpɪdʒ.ən həʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pij-uh n hohl]
- /ˈpɪdʒ ən hoʊl/

Definitions of pigeon-hole word

noun pigeon-hole one of a series of small, open compartments, as in a desk, cabinet, or the like, used for filing or sorting papers, letters, etc. 1
noun pigeon-hole a hole or recess, or one of a series of recesses, for pigeons to nest in. 1
noun pigeon-hole Also called pigeon hole, white hole. Printing. white space created by setting words or lines too far apart. 1
verb with object pigeon-hole to assign to a definite place or to definite places in some orderly system: to pigeonhole new ideas. 1
verb with object pigeon-hole to lay aside for use or reference at some later, indefinite time: We must pigeonhole this excellent plan until the time is ripe. 1
verb with object pigeon-hole to put aside for the present, especially with the intention of ignoring or forgetting, often indefinitely: to pigeonhole an unwanted invitation. 1

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Origin of pigeon-hole

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

First recorded in 1570-80; pigeon1 + hole

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Parts of speech for Pigeon-hole

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pigeon-hole

pigeon-hole popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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