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- Dictionarypigeonhole/ˈpɪdʒ(ɪ)nhəʊl/
noun
- 1. a small recess for a domestic pigeon to nest in.
- 2. each of a set of small open-fronted compartments in a workplace or other organization where letters or messages may be left for individuals. Similar
verb
- 1. assign to a particular category, typically an overly restrictive one: "I was pigeonholed as a ‘youth writer’" Similar
- 2. put (a document) in a pigeonhole: "he pigeonholed his charts and notes"
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A pigeonhole is a small box for letters and messages, or a way of categorizing people or things unfairly. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.
- English (US)
PIGEONHOLE meaning: 1. one of a set of small boxes, open at...
- Pigeonholed
PIGEONHOLED definition: 1. past simple and past participle...
- English (US)
Learn the noun and verb meanings of pigeonhole, a word that can refer to a small compartment, a category, or a way of classifying something. See examples, synonyms, word history, and related phrases.
To pigeon-hole someone or something means to decide that they belong to a particular class or category, often without considering all their qualities or characteristics.
A pigeonhole is a small compartment for papers, letters, etc., or a category or classification. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see its origin and history.
A pigeonhole is a small nesting area for a pigeon, or a similarly cozy compartment or alcove. If you feel like you're stuck in a restrictive category — only thought of as someone's sister, for example — that's another kind of pigeonhole.
A pigeonhole is a small compartment or recess, often for papers or pigeons. It can also mean a specific or oversimplified category or a way of classifying or ignoring something.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb pigeonhole, which means to categorize or shelve something without thinking deeply. See example sentences and synonyms for pigeonhole.
