slot machine

noun

1

: a machine whose operation is begun by dropping a coin into a slot

2

: an originally coin-operated gambling machine that pays off according to the matching of symbols on wheels spun by a handle

also : an electronic version of this machine

Examples of slot machine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The casino, which opened in 2022, spans 100,000 square feet with more than 2,500 slot machines and more than 80 table games. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2026

As an apparent olive branch, the company offered to immediately set up slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway airports. — Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 25 June 2026

The jackpot ranks among the largest slot machine payouts ever awarded at the resort, which sits just off the Las Vegas Strip. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 24 June 2026

From buffet serving stations to slot machines, certain areas of these vessels see a constant stream of hands and feet throughout the day. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for slot machine

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Kids Definition

slot machine

noun

1

: a machine whose operation is begun when a coin is dropped into a slot

2

: a coin-operated gambling machine that pays off for the matching of symbols on wheels spun by a handle