# slotted

/ˈsɫɑtɪd/ (US) · /slˈɒtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/slotted
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

having long, narrow holes or openings. You use this to describe something that has been designed to let things slide in or out easily.

For teachers: provided with one or more narrow apertures or grooves. Often used to describe mechanical components or surfaces designed for drainage or ventilation.

## Examples

- The chef uses a slotted spoon to lift the vegetables.
- The server rack features a slotted back panel to allow for better airflow and cable management.
- The architect specified slotted timber screens for the facade, balancing the need for privacy with the desire for dappled natural light throughout the atrium.

## Usage notes

- Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun.

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