PIGEONHOLES
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of PIGEONHOLES
One of an array of compartments for housing pigeons.
One of an array of compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.
"Fred was disappointed to find his pigeonhole empty except for bills and a flyer offering 20% off on manicures."
One of an array of compartments for storing scrolls at a library.
To categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc.
"Fred was tired of being pigeonholed as a computer geek."
To put aside, to not act on (proposals, suggestions, advice).
Examples of PIGEONHOLES in a Sentence
- "Fred was disappointed to find his pigeonhole empty except for bills and a flyer offering 20% off on manicures."
- "Fred was tired of being pigeonholed as a computer geek."
Word Details
Is PIGEONHOLES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PIGEONHOLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PIGEONHOLES uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PIGEONHOLES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | i | g | e | o | n | h | o | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Anagrams of PIGEONHOLES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 11 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PIGEONHOLES
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How to Use PIGEONHOLES in Word Games
PIGEONHOLES is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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