Synonyms for pigeonhole

Synonyms for (noun) pigeonhole

Synonyms: cubbyhole, pigeonhole

Definition: a small compartment

Similar words: compartment

Definition: a space into which an area is subdivided


Synonyms: pigeonhole

Definition: a specific (often simplistic) category

Similar words: category

Definition: a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme


Synonyms for (verb) pigeonhole

Synonyms: stamp, pigeonhole, stereotype

Definition: treat or classify according to a mental stereotype

Usage: I was stereotyped as a lazy Southern European

Similar words: class, classify, assort, separate, sort, sort out

Definition: arrange or order by classes or categories

Usage: How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?


Synonyms: pigeonhole

Definition: place into a small compartment

Similar words: put, place, pose, position, set, lay

Definition: put into a certain place or abstract location

Usage: Put your things here; Set the tray down; Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children; Place emphasis on a certain point


Visual thesaurus for pigeonhole