time slot

noun

variants or less commonly timeslot

ˈtīm-ˌslät 

plural time slots also timeslots

: a block of time with specified beginning and end points allotted to a specific purpose

… scripted sitcoms and dramas on network television began to decline and reality shows were taking over their time slots.

—Jessica Robert

They can choose between pickup or delivery and select their preferred time slot for either option.

—Tom Ward

It's crucial to find a time slot that you can commit to consistently, as consistency is key to achieving your fitness goals.

—Joseph Battle

Examples of time slot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But two days before the meeting was to take place, the Treasury Department canceled it—and then Bessent used the same time slot to meet with Eduardo Bolsonaro, the former president’s son. — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

Tickets are $50 for Mission Hills Heritage members, $60 for nonmembers, with staggered entry times; some time slots have sold out, so early purchase is advised. — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above