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

Its time slots on Sunday or Monday nights in September nearly always lead to a clash with the rating monolith of the NFL. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

The first time slot might be a mix of tourists who are used to earlier dinner times and a few French guests, St-Cyr says. — CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Duplan took accountability and was allowed to pick up an unwanted Tuesday time slot. — William Jones, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Together, Bayless and Smith drew an average audience that well exceeded ESPN2's typical viewership, often outperforming the main ESPN channel during the same time slot. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above