slot machine

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noun
  1. a gambling machine operated by inserting coins into a slot and pulling a handle that activates a set of spinning symbols on wheels, the final alignment of which determines the payoff that is released into a receptacle at the bottom.

  2. any machine operated by inserting coins into a slot, as a vending machine.

Origin of slot machine

1
First recorded in 1890–95

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How to use slot machine in a sentence

  • He sauntered over and dropped a quarter into the slot-machine by the door, but the thing was frozen up and refused to work.

    Where There's A Will | Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • I got a wire hairpin and went over to the slot-machine, but when I had finally dug out the money I could hardly see it for tears.

    Where There's A Will | Mary Roberts Rinehart

British Dictionary definitions for slot machine

slot machine

noun
  1. a machine, esp one for selling small articles or for gambling, activated by placing a coin or metal disc in a slot

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