slot machine

noun
UK: /slɒt məˈʃiːn/
US: /slɑːt məˈʃiːn/

  1. A gambling machine that you put money into and pull a handle or push a button to make symbols spin around. If the symbols line up in a certain way, you win money.

    1. He lost all his money at the slot machine.
    2. The casino was filled with the sounds of ringing slot machines and excited chatter.

  2. A device or system where you insert something in order to receive something else, often by chance or in a random way.

    1. The vending machine is like a slot machine, never knowing if you'll get what you want.
    2. Life sometimes feels like a slot machine; you put in effort, hoping for a favorable outcome.

Synonyms

fruit machine one-armed bandit

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slot machine" in English means: A gambling machine that you put money into and pull a handle or push a button to make symbols spin around. If the symbols line up in a certain way, you win money., A device or system where you insert something in order to receive something else, often by chance or in a random way..

The phonetic transcription of "slot machine" is /slɒt məˈʃiːn/ in British English and /slɑːt məˈʃiːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "slot machine": fruit machine, one-armed bandit.

Example usage of "slot machine": "He lost all his money at the slot machine.". More examples on the page.