slot machine
Americannoun
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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.
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any machine operated by inserting coins into a slot, as a vending machine.
noun
Etymology
Origin of slot machine
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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On this growing body of evidence, Manchester City may fear they will be walking into a perfect Liverpool storm at Anfield on Sunday as the Slot machine continues to find fresh gears.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2024
Slot machine technology has grown ever more sophisticated about drawing people in and keeping them.
From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2016
Slot machine players — a large and highly profitable bloc — are aging, leaving casinos chasing younger customers who think slots are prehistoric and are content spending Friday nights playing iPhone poker while binge-watching “Westworld.”
From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2016
Slot machine volume was $8.6 billion, down 3 percent in January from a year earlier.
From Washington Times • Feb. 26, 2016
Slot machine manufacturers are likely to team up with video game makers in creating the new attractions.
From Washington Times • Jun. 30, 2015
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