Synonyms of pigeonhole
5 similar words
Another word for pigeonhole is cubbyhole. Other synonyms of pigeonhole are box, mothball, table and put someone in a box.
Synonyms and similar words for pigeonhole
nounOne of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting or storing...
- cubbyholeA small compartment; a pigeonhole.
nounA notional category or class into which someone or something is placed.
verbTo put aside (advice, a proposal, or other matter) for future consideration instead of acting on it...
verbTo place (someone or something) into a notional category or class, especially in a way which makes...
- put someone in a boxTo judge someone unfairly as a member of a category of person, based on very few factors.
Meaning of pigeonhole
- noun One of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.
- noun A hole or opening in a door or wall for a pigeon to pass through.
- noun One of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting or storing letters, papers, or other items.
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Questions about synonyms of pigeonhole
- What is another word for pigeonhole?
- Pigeonhole has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cubbyhole, box, mothball, table and put someone in a box.
- What does pigeonhole mean?
- Pigeonhole means one of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.
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