slat

Definition of slatnext

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of slat Perched on a hilltop, that residence features striking wood-slat details and energy-efficient additions. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2026 Then there’s a rickety rope and wooden slat bridge. Judy Stecker, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026 Dry the slat promptly with a dry microfiber cloth to prevent water spots. Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026 Dust between each slat of your blinds with your duster. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slat
Noun
  • Their bra straps showed; their hair and faces were glossy.
    Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • After several seasons of towering platforms dominating party dressing, celebrities have been circling back to thin-strap stilettos as a cleaner evening option, especially in gold and silver finishes that add polish without taking over the full look.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • Hart will begrudgingly wear tape on his injured thumb.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
  • To survive, the Apollo 13 crew had to improvise a CO₂ scrubber from the materials on hand, things like plastic bags, cardboard and tape.
    Alan Bradley, Space.com, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Blotting helps pull stains up and out of the rug's surface, preventing them from seeping into the binding.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
  • Ebba Andersson tumbled and snapped the ski binding in the second leg, giving Norway the advantage on a day where warm weather caused slushy corners that created havoc in the early stages.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • There were little things, like the belts, that were late in the game additions.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2026
  • Another important consideration is the belt of westerly winds which circle Antarctica, known as the Southern Annular Mode.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • The Wolves will retreat to their corner, bandage some wounds and aim to actually come out swinging Friday after cowering in the corner for the bulk of Game 2.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
  • In a post on X, Zapata was seen smiling with a bandage on his left eye.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Slat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slat. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on slat

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