A narrow notch or groove, as in a doorway, a window, or an aperture. Also used as a term of appointment or berth: a time slot in a schedule; a car seat belt that slots easily into place.

In computer science, a space in memory or on disk that can be assigned to store a particular type of object: the game offers four slotted drives.

(slang) An unmarked area of the playing field or ice rink that affords a player a vantage for attacking a goal. Also: (field hockey, rugby) The area between the last offensive lineman and the wide receiver on each side.

In the world of online casinos, the word slot often refers to a slot machine. A slot machine is a type of gambling game that uses a reel to display combinations of symbols. These combinations can create winning lines or trigger special features that reward players with additional prizes, such as free spins or jackpots. While the odds of winning are random, players can learn a few strategies to maximize their chances of success. For example, they can choose the machines based on their preferences and study the pay tables to understand how the games work. They can also consider the return to player, which is a measure of how much money a slot will pay back over time. This will help them make informed decisions about which machines to play and how much to bet per spin.