Pigeonhole
Definition
A pigeonhole is a small box or recess in which letters and messages are left for someone.
Usage
The word "pigeonhole" can also be used as a verb, meaning to put something in a pigeonhole.
The word "pigeonhole" is often used figuratively to mean to categorize or classify someone or something.
For example, someone might say that they were "pigeonholed" as a nerd because they were always reading books.
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