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

Even after a sting, law enforcement must rent storage lockers for court to preserve bulky slot machines as evidence. —Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025

Much like a slot machine at a casino, the lucky 7s flashed briefly, appearing as if this would be the time the jackpot hits. —Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 14 June 2025

Later that night, the Northwood team played blackjack at the casino and lost their money at the slot machines. —ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025

Social media videos from inside the casino show slot machines and other video gambling games, as well as patron’s winnings and plates piled with food. —Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2025

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