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
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Examples of pigeonhole in a Sentence
She likes to perform different types of music because she doesn't want to be pigeonholed.
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PIGEONHOLE Defined for English Language Learners
pigeonhole
playDefinition of pigeonhole for English Language Learners
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: a small open space in a desk, cabinet, or wall for keeping letters or papers
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—used to say that someone or something is being unfairly thought of or described as belonging to a particular group, having only a particular skill, etc.
pigeonhole
Definition of pigeonhole for English Language Learners
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: to unfairly think of or describe (someone or something) as belonging to a particular group, having only a particular skill, etc.
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