: a long narrow cut or opening
slit
adjective
a slit skirt [=a skirt with a vertical slit at the hem]
slit; slitting
1
2
: to cut into long narrow strips
slitter
noun
Synonyms
Examples of slit in a Sentence
Noun
You could see through the slit in the fence.
The skirt has a slit on one side.
a dress with a slit skirt
Verb
I slit the bag open at the top.
The bag of seeds had been slit open.
Recent Examples on the Web
Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
The collared sleeveless dress was cinched at the waist with a leg slit, and ruffled down King’s physique perfectly.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
The single-button front, the slit pockets, and the button-free sleeves keep it fuss-free.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2024
The gown is sure to pair with any shoes and has a large slit in the front to make walking and dancing a breeze.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
The simple, loose-fitting design offers full-day comfort, while a slit in the side ensures that the skirt will never trip you up while embarking on a walking tour.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
The lime green dress has an early 2000s feel to it with its slip-style silhouette, high slit, and, of course, bejeweled details.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
An easy-to-use nursing clasp and pull-down design makes for convenient nursing access, while pulling down a front fabric overlap reveals discreet slits for pump flanges.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Female cicadas make slits in small tree branches and usually lay 20 to 30 eggs in each slit.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Apr. 2024
Jane Herman, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
The 1878 eclipse in the U.S. aroused fears of Armageddon, moving one man to kill his young son with an ax and slit his own throat.
—John Penner, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
The video shows one of the attackers slitting the throat of a man, and ends with the four gunmen walking away from the building with smoke billowing in the distance.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
The video also shows one of the attackers slitting the throat of a man lying on his back, and ends with the four attackers walking away inside the building with smoke rising in the distance.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
Investigators say Arias stabbed Alexander almost 30 times, slit his throat and shot him in the head in his Mesa, Arizona, home.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2024
For instance, Andy Tait of True Green Nursery, recommends considering the compost bin material and checking for ventilation features, like holes or slits around the sides or top of your bin.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
Unlike a basic crewneck, the top has buttons near the neckline and slits along the bottom, while the pants look cropped and dressy, rather than having a jogger-like design that tightens around the ankle.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
Then fringe the ends by cutting many thing slits and add tissue paper pom-poms to resemble a firework display.
—Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2024
Noun
The side has a sweeping slit that’s not only breathable, but also allows the dress to move with you.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
The collared sleeveless dress was cinched at the waist with a leg slit, and ruffled down King’s physique perfectly.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 26 Apr. 2024
The single-button front, the slit pockets, and the button-free sleeves keep it fuss-free.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2024
The gown is sure to pair with any shoes and has a large slit in the front to make walking and dancing a breeze.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
The simple, loose-fitting design offers full-day comfort, while a slit in the side ensures that the skirt will never trip you up while embarking on a walking tour.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2024
The lime green dress has an early 2000s feel to it with its slip-style silhouette, high slit, and, of course, bejeweled details.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
An easy-to-use nursing clasp and pull-down design makes for convenient nursing access, while pulling down a front fabric overlap reveals discreet slits for pump flanges.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Female cicadas make slits in small tree branches and usually lay 20 to 30 eggs in each slit.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 Apr. 2024
Verb
No matter your camp, it is generally not recommended to make large, single cuts or slits when distressing denim yourself.
—Jane Herman, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
The 1878 eclipse in the U.S. aroused fears of Armageddon, moving one man to kill his young son with an ax and slit his own throat.
—John Penner, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
The video shows one of the attackers slitting the throat of a man, and ends with the four gunmen walking away from the building with smoke billowing in the distance.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
The video also shows one of the attackers slitting the throat of a man lying on his back, and ends with the four attackers walking away inside the building with smoke rising in the distance.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
Investigators say Arias stabbed Alexander almost 30 times, slit his throat and shot him in the head in his Mesa, Arizona, home.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2024
For instance, Andy Tait of True Green Nursery, recommends considering the compost bin material and checking for ventilation features, like holes or slits around the sides or top of your bin.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
Unlike a basic crewneck, the top has buttons near the neckline and slits along the bottom, while the pants look cropped and dressy, rather than having a jogger-like design that tightens around the ankle.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
Then fringe the ends by cutting many thing slits and add tissue paper pom-poms to resemble a firework display.
—Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Slit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slit. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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