Definitions

slot machine

NOUN

gambling mechanism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

vending machine

WEAK

coin machine coin-operated machine fruit machine gaming machine one-armed bandit slots

Example Sentences

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"You win £20 credit and £30 instant win prizes and it keeps you going and feeling, 'oh, this is fun'. It's like when you play a slot machine," she said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The bill also seeks to prohibit “casino-style games” from being listed on the platforms, such as slot machine games, video poker, blackjack and bingo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Mosseri was the first major Silicon Valley figure to appear before the jury to defend himself against accusations that Instagram functions as little more than a dopamine "slot machine" for vulnerable young people.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

The machines, which fall in the specter of Historical Horse Racing, have the look and feel of a slot machine with a rapid churn of money.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026

Now, he’s as cheerful and flashy as the winning slot machine.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti