pigeonhole
1 synonym for pigeonhole, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — One of the small open spaces built into a dovecote for pigeons to nest in.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
The noun is derived from pigeon + hole. The verb is derived from the noun.
Full origin of pigeonhole →