Definition of pigeonhole
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
pigeonhole
verb
pigeonholed; pigeonholing; pigeonholes
Definition of pigeonhole (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of pigeonhole was in 1577
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