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Definitions

pigeonhole

[pij-uhn-hohl] / ˈpɪdʒ ənˌhoʊl /
NOUN
compartment
Synonyms
STRONG
box carrel chamber corner cranny cubbyhole cubicle hole niche nook place pocket recess section slot stall
VERB
categorize; shelve
Synonyms
STRONG
assort class classify defer delay dismiss file group hold label peg postpone rank sideline sort tab table
WEAK
hold off hold up lay aside put aside put down as put off put on hold put on ice put on the back burner type cast
Antonyms
STRONG
advance disorder expedite forward hasten hurry maintain scatter

Example Sentences

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To see how we’ve evolved from the era of pigeonhole desks to today’s Zoom calls, it’s worth taking a close look at 10 landmark inventions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 15, 2025

Regarding, Laura's edit: The show needs a villain, and in many instances, they try to pigeonhole someone who doesn't, in any way, fit those criteria.

From Salon • May 22, 2024

I’ve noticed that messages from readers increasingly tend to pigeonhole, label or categorize.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

For those who want to pigeonhole Kate Hoey's politics, this interview may well prove frustrating.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2023

When the knock came on her door she put the envelopes in a pigeonhole of her desk.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.