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 state’s decision to regulate skill games like slot machines will likely have little effect on how much gasoline gets purchased overall. — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Traditional slot machines and most Las Vegas-style casino games require a tribal state agreement, which Texas has never entered into. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Sky River Casino first opened in August 2022 and features 120,000 square feet of gaming, 2,500 slot machines, 81 table games and a variety of restaurants and bars. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

The first phase of the permanent Kings Mountain casino opened May 20 and includes 1,350 slot machines, 36 electronic table games, 22 traditional table games, a 68-seat restaurant, an 18-seat bar, sports betting kiosks and a player rewards desk. — Joe Marusak july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 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