Word
Definition
n. a sloping channel or slide that people use to move things or themselves to a lower level.
n. an inclined channel, passage, or slide through which objects or people are conveyed by gravity to a lower level.
Examples
“The laundry falls down the chute into the basement.”
“Workers loaded the grain into the metal chute to fill the waiting trucks below.”
“The emergency evacuation required all passengers to slide down the inflatable chute onto the tarmac within ninety seconds of the alarm.”
Examples
simple
“The laundry falls down the chute into the basement.”
contextual
“Workers loaded the grain into the metal chute to fill the waiting trucks below.”
complex
“The emergency evacuation required all passengers to slide down the inflatable chute onto the tarmac within ninety seconds of the alarm.”
Usage
Commonly used in compound nouns like 'laundry chute', 'garbage chute', or 'mail chute'.
Real-World Examples
“You can pick from three coffee strength levels, or choose to add your own preground coffee via the chute.” “But if I’m getting through this, I need help.’”
Bravo said he was unable to fully untangle his chute and hit the ground hard.” Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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