A narrow depression, groove, notch, slit, or aperture, especially one for receiving or admitting something. A slot in the wall can be used to hang pictures.
A specific position or period within a sequence or schedule: I put your haircut in the 2 pm slot.
In computer science, a container that either waits for content (a passive slot) or calls out to get it (an active slot). In Dialog Engine, slots contain entity values and are used in conjunction with scenarios and renderers to display dynamic items on the Web page.
A machine that accepts cash or, in the case of “ticket-in, ticket-out” machines, paper tickets with barcodes that are inserted into a reader, then activated by a lever or button (either physical or virtual). The reels spin and stop to rearrange the symbols and award credits according to the pay table printed on the face of the machine. The symbols vary but typically include classics like fruits, bells, and stylized lucky sevens. Most slot games have a theme and feature bonus features aligned with that theme. In addition, some slots are progressive, with a jackpot that grows over time and is randomly paid out. This type of slot is sometimes called a ‘Jackpot Slot’. In general, it is best to play these slots with the highest denomination possible in order to maximize your chances of winning. However, as always, it is important to play responsibly and know your limits.