English
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Alternative spellings
pigeon-hole
pigeon hole
Etymology
From pigeon + hole.
Pronunciation
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Noun
en-noun
- One of an array of compartments for sorting post, messages etc. at an office, or college (for example).
#:Fred was disappointed at the lack of post in his pigeonhole.
- A hole, or roosting place for pigeons.
Verb
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#To categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc.
#:Fred was tired of being pigeonholed as a computer geek.
Related terms
pigeonhole principle
See also
cubbyhole
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