time slot

noun

variants or less commonly timeslot
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

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of time slot was in 1942

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Time slot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20slot. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster