pigeonhole

¹pi·geon·hole

noun \ˈpi-jən-ˌhōl\

Definition of PIGEONHOLE

1

: a hole or small recess for pigeons to nest

2

: a small open compartment (as in a desk or cabinet) for keeping letters or documents

3

: a neat category which usually fails to reflect actual complexities

First Known Use of PIGEONHOLE

1577

Rhymes with PIGEONHOLE

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